Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. | Report ID | 2015075096 |
| Address | 777 Walker St. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | 1081068 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A faulty crate of stone weighing approximately 300 pounds tipped over and hit an employee in the leg, breaking his right shin. The employee required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2015, a worker at Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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