Comal County Erectors, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — KERRVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Comal County Erectors, LLC | Report ID | 2018032983 |
| Address | 511 Hill Country Drive | City, State ZIP | KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1305956 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.04000, -99.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rigging I-beams for a crane when an I-beam fell on his right leg, fracturing it below the knee. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2018, a worker at Comal County Erectors, LLC in KERRVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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