Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gainco, Inc., N 5902, 201 N 'T' Street, HARLINGEN, TEXAS 78550
on — Fractures, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee bent down to pick up a small section of rebar so a backhoe operator would not run over the rebar and puncture a tire. When the employee stood upright and started walking, he tripped on a small object, causing him to fall and land on his right shoulder. He was hospitalized due to a right shoulder fracture.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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