Crest Metal Doors
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Crest Metal Doors | Report ID | 2015052551 |
| Address | 201 Humble Ave. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78225 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.39000, -98.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A forklift load fell and struck an employee who was walking in the aisle, breaking his leg and cracking his knee.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2015, a worker at Crest Metal Doors in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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