DUNBAR ARMORED
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Bruises, contusions — GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
| Employer | DUNBAR ARMORED | Report ID | 2018054509 |
| Address | 503 INDUSTRIAL BLVD. | City, State ZIP | GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561613 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93000, -97.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a truck lift gate while a forklift operator was removing a tub full of coin. The tub shifted and fell to the side, knocking the employee from the lift gate but trapping his ankle underneath the tub and causing him to hang off the gate for a few seconds. His right lower leg suffered a contusion.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2018, a worker at DUNBAR ARMORED in GRAPEVINE, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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