American Thermal Systems, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — TYLER, TEXAS
| Employer | American Thermal Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2018099829 |
| Address | 10150 FM14 | City, State ZIP | TYLER, TEXAS 75708 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.41000, -95.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While transporting a piece of cut concrete curb that was to be removed, the curb fell off of the forks of the forklift and landed on the injured employee causing a leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2018, a worker at American Thermal Systems, Inc. in TYLER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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