Linbeck
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Linbeck | Report ID | 2015096337 |
| Address | 801 7th Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76104 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -97.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping out of a material hoist when the hoist was struck by another piece of equipment. This caused the overhead protection on the hoist to collapse and strike the employee, who suffered a broken arm.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2015, a worker at Linbeck in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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