CAPFORM, INC.
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Fractures — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | CAPFORM, INC. | Report ID | 20180910075 |
| Address | 724 Stadium Dr. | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Towers, poles, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1350505 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -97.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were attempting to relocate a shoring tower when the tower fell over and struck them. One of the employees received neck injuries and required stitches to the index and ring fingers. A second employee fractured the lower left leg and was hospitalized. The third employee received a contusion to the right hand.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2018, a worker at CAPFORM, INC. in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with towers, poles, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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