RoadClipper Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — EXPOSURES TO DISEASE-NO ILLNESS INCURRED — MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS
| Employer | RoadClipper Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054270 |
| Address | 4006 FM 3417 | City, State ZIP | MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS 75455 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | EXPOSURES TO DISEASE-NO ILLNESS INCURRED | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | 1233888 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.09000, -94.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to move a trailer off the assembly line with help from coworkers. The trailer slid sideways and fell off its dolly. When the trailer hit the floor, the open tilt deck slammed shut onto the injured employee's left hand, severely lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2017, a worker at RoadClipper Enterprises, Inc. in MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS suffered exposures to disease-no illness incurred to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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