Evers and Sons
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — BALMORHEA, TEXAS
| Employer | Evers and Sons | Report ID | 20171211740 |
| Address | 2 miles north of Balmorhea on FM 2903 | City, State ZIP | BALMORHEA, TEXAS 79718 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.98000, -103.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were lifting a piece of pipe when it fell. One employee tried to catch it, but it fell on his hand and smashed his pinky finger. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2017, a worker at Evers and Sons in BALMORHEA, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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