DFW Framing & Construction Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | DFW Framing & Construction Inc. | Report ID | 20171111023 |
| Address | 2113 Lake Crest Ln | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76208 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -97.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning up a site when a sheet of plywood fell on his head. He was hospitalized with a head injury.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2017, a worker at DFW Framing & Construction Inc. in DENTON, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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