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Gibraltar Fabrication

Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — BURNET, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gibraltar Fabrication in BURNET, TEXAS
Employer Gibraltar Fabrication Report ID 20201111068
Address 3200 Tx Hwy 29 City, State ZIP BURNET, TEXAS 78611
Event Date November 23, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c. Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Industry (NAICS) 333992 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.75000, -98.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee had finished welding on a panel. A forklift lifted the product and steel tubing broke from the assembly, bounced off the concrete, and struck the employee, knocking him to the ground. The employee sustained contusions/bruising to the left arm and leg muscle.

Incident Summary

On November 23, 2020, a worker at Gibraltar Fabrication in BURNET, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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