Yash Builders
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Yash Builders | Report ID | 2018088577 |
| Address | 3500 Joe Battle | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79938 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.79000, -106.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking boxes of tile when one box fell on and broke his foot. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2018, a worker at Yash Builders in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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