Lotz Construction, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Lotz Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2019022197 |
| Address | 995 University Blvd. | City, State ZIP | IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83401 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.52000, -112.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A drywall cart with metal panels fell onto an employee's leg fracturing the tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2019, a worker at Lotz Construction, LLC in IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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