CARDONE INDUSTRIES
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — HARLINGEN, TEXAS
| Employer | CARDONE INDUSTRIES | Report ID | 2019010780 |
| Address | 5810 E. Harrison Ave | City, State ZIP | HARLINGEN, TEXAS 78550 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.18000, -97.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a gear box weighing approximately 35 pounds when the gear box was dropped on the employee's thigh, resulting in a blood clot.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2019, a worker at CARDONE INDUSTRIES in HARLINGEN, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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