Delta Steel Technologies
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — IRVING, TEXAS
| Employer | Delta Steel Technologies | Report ID | 2019055352 |
| Address | 2204 Century Center Blvd | City, State ZIP | IRVING, TEXAS 75060 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding two steel plates when one fell from its lifting device and struck his leg, causing multiple fractures.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2019, a worker at Delta Steel Technologies in IRVING, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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