Epic Piping, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Epic Piping, LLC | Report ID | 20171010016 |
| Address | 2301 North IH-35 | City, State ZIP | SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.85000, -97.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fabricating a pipe using normal hand tools and a crane when a flange fell on his right foot, fracturing metatarsals 1-4. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2017, a worker at Epic Piping, LLC in SAN MARCOS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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