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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023087469 · 8/15/2023 · Mortenson Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source
Parts and materials, unspecified
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Mortenson Company
Location
10588 FM 267, CROWELL, TEXAS, 79227
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 15, 2023, an employee was undergoing hands-on field training as an offload inspector of wind turbine component parts. During the offload inspection, inspectors visually inspect the components and take photos. While inspecting the drivetrain and transitioning from the left side to the right side of the drive train, the injured employee stepped off the transport body onto the factory-installed tensioned tarp. The tensioned tarp was unsupported and deflected up to 3 inches above the ground. When the employee planted her right foot onto the tarp, her foot rotated laterally, and her ankle impacted the ground causing a lower right leg fracture.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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