Joe Tex Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Joe Tex Inc. | Report ID | 2019099139 |
| Address | 15221 N. Beach Street | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roof trusses, joists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93000, -97.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A driver was unstrapping a load when a 541-pound truss fell on him. He suffered a neck injury and a broken back.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2019, a worker at Joe Tex Inc. in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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