Bratton Steel, LP
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Bratton Steel, LP | Report ID | 2018054785 |
| Address | 3300 Mockingbird Ln. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75205 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2018 | 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 | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -96.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering steel from a truck that was not on level ground. He was untying the tie-down strap when a piece of steel pipe rolled off of the truck and broke his lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2018, a worker at Bratton Steel, LP in DALLAS, 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 metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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