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Report: Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet at AutoNation Chevrolet North Richland Hills in North Richland Hills, Texas

DATE: 01/31/17

An employee was standing on a small step while working on a vehicle that was up on a lift. He lost his balance and fell backwards hitting a transmission jack when he fell. The employee suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Report ID 2017010968  
Date 01/31/2017  
UPA 1181214  
Primary NAICS 423110  
Nature 194 Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
Part of Body 310 Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Source 7422 Step ladders
Event 4331 Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Hospitalized Yes  
Amputation No  

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