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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2019043764 · 4/11/2019 · Epstein Land Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source
Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified
Secondary source
High winds, gusts, turbulence

Employer

Name
Epstein Land Co.
Location
537 Reynolds St., LAKE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS, 71653
NAICS
115111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on a rail car ladder, 8-10 feet off the ground, putting a tarp on the rail car. A strong gust of wind blew the tarp, causing the employee to lose his footing. He fell from the ladder to the ground, breaking his right leg and right elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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