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DeBest Plumbing INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BOISE, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DeBest Plumbing INC. in BOISE, IDAHO
Employer DeBest Plumbing INC. Report ID 2018099783
Address St. Lukes Children Pavilion, 305 E Jefferson St City, State ZIP BOISE, IDAHO 83712
Event Date September 21, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.61000, -116.19000

Incident Narrative

A pipe fell onto an employee breaking his femur.

Incident Summary

On September 21, 2018, a worker at DeBest Plumbing INC. in BOISE, IDAHO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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