R2 Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | R2 Corporation | Report ID | 2019010880 |
| Address | 10200 McKalla Place #200 | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.38000, -97.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring materials using a dolly cart. As he was trying to load the cart on a weighing scale, it tipped over on top of him, lacerating his nose and lip and breaking his ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2019, a worker at R2 Corporation in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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