Urban Concrete Contracting, LTD
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Urban Concrete Contracting, LTD | Report ID | 20171211752 |
| Address | 24114 Blanco Road | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78260 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.66000, -98.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing framing for a concrete system when a forklift load shifted and struck his left leg below the knee, breaking it and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2017, a worker at Urban Concrete Contracting, LTD in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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