Desert Steel
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Desert Steel | Report ID | 2017076631 |
| Address | 2121 Woodall Rogers | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | Scaffolds-self-supporting staging | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1251089 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.79000, -96.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when a plywood board fell from the 18th floor and hit his hard hat. He suffered a head injury.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2017, a worker at Desert Steel in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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