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Coreslab Structures Inc.

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Coreslab Structures Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS
Employer Coreslab Structures Inc. Report ID 2017077257
Address 2175 Research Row Blvd. City, State ZIP DALLAS, TEXAS 75235
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 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.84000, -96.86000

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

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