Advanced Foundation Repair, L.P.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — MESQUITE, TEXAS
| Employer | Advanced Foundation Repair, L.P. | Report ID | 2016087100 |
| Address | 2617 Boardwalk Drive | City, State ZIP | MESQUITE, TEXAS 75181 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -96.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a concrete cap when the cap slipped and struck the employee's left forearm, resulting in an open fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2016, a worker at Advanced Foundation Repair, L.P. in MESQUITE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with caps, lids, covers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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