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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2015031139 · 3/11/2015 · Averitt Express, Corp.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Averitt Express, Corp.
Location
Interstate 40, Exit 233, PALESTINE, ARKANSAS, 72372
NAICS
484121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee fell as he was exiting his truck. To avoid falling backwards, he reached to brace himself with his hands, but ultimately fell to the ground below. He fractured both wrists.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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