Man Falls from Trash Truck, Sustains Back Pain, Searcy AR


A 31-year-old man fell from the back of a trash truck moving slowly. He landed on his back and complained of lower back pain. There was no loss of consciousness. He was transported to Unity hospital for treatment.
Audio|Source: Northwest Arkansas State and Local Police
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Transcript:
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PromCom, I'm calling you out of Bella Vista, Arkansas,
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with a 31-year-old male who was on the back of a trash truck,
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was knocked off,
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going less than 5 miles an hour, landed on his back.
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He's complained of lower back pain.
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He has a history of lower back pain.
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I have a blood pressure 124 over 76, heart rate of 55.
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He's sat in 100 percent.
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SMCs are intact.
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Blood sugar is good, and what do you advise?
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How far did he fall?
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We stand on the back of a trash truck, probably though his feet were probably two feet off the ground.
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I think I'll watch his rest before right.
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Does he take any blood centers and was there any loss of conscience?
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No loss of consciousness, no blood centers.
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What was the other question?
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This made a trauma band in Unity White County recommendation.
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Trauma band C-871185, C-87118-5.
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And we'll be in route to Unity.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Race Ave, Searcy, AR 72143
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