First Cash Pawn #94

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — LA FERIA, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at First Cash Pawn #94 in LA FERIA, Texas
Employer First Cash Pawn #94
Address 317 W. Expressway 83
City, State ZIP LA FERIA, Texas 78559
Report ID 20181111728
Event Date November 14, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
Source of Injury Bicycle, pedal cycle
Industry (NAICS) 522298
GPS Coordinates 26.16569, -97.84259

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Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to hang a bicycle on a ceiling hook when he lost his balance. The bike fell and hit him on the left lower leg/ankle, breaking it in two places and requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2018, a worker at First Cash Pawn #94 in LA FERIA, Texas suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with bicycle, pedal cycle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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