Coreslab Structures Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified - Fractures - DALLAS, Texas
| Employer | Coreslab Structures Inc. |
| Address | 2175 Research Row Blvd. |
| City, State ZIP | DALLAS, Texas 75235 |
| Report ID | 2017077257 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.84000, -96.86000 |
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Incident Narrative
While working on a pre-cast concrete panel, both welds for the hinged joint were cut through, causing the panel to separate, twist, and then collapse while the employee was on it. The employee fell to the ground and was subsequently hospitalized with a broken leg and head trauma.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2017, a worker at Coreslab Structures Inc. in DALLAS, Texas suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 204 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified injuries.
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