Epic Piping, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Epic Piping, LLC | Report ID | 2017021642 |
| Address | 2301 North IH-35 | City, State ZIP | SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.85000, -97.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a load of pipes when it fell and broke his left index finger. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2017, a worker at Epic Piping, LLC in SAN MARCOS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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