Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201151651 - Employee falls and breaks his leg

Accident Summary Nr: 201151651 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 09/28/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125899955	01/06/1999	4731	0	Button Transportation Inc

Abstract: At approximately 9:00 p.m. on September 28, 1998, Employee #1, an experienced truck driver, was standing on top of the tanker, closing the hatch, when he lost his footing. As he fell, he grabbed the ladder but when he came to rest, his right leg was in such a position that it caused the tibia to break. He was wearing safety shoes. He was transported to the hospital where orthopedic reconstructive surgery, using pins and screws, was performed.

Keywords: TANK TRUCK, HATCH, LADDER, FALL, LEG, TRUCK DRIVER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125899955			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Truck drivers, heavy

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