Coefficient Electric
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Coefficient Electric | Report ID | 2019032286 |
| Address | 1801 N. Oregon St. | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79903 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Lamps, light fixtures |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1383716 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.76000, -106.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a light fixture when it fell and struck him. He suffered injuries to the nose and right eye, as well as broken facial bones.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2019, a worker at Coefficient Electric in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with lamps, light fixtures identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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