SMITH-BLAIR,INC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
| Employer | SMITH-BLAIR,INC | Report ID | 2016043238 |
| Address | #30 GLOBE AVE. | City, State ZIP | TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS 71854 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -94.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when he was struck by rubber gaskets that fell from a height of approximately 10 feet. He was hospitalized with a fractured right ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2016, a worker at SMITH-BLAIR,INC in TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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