Elmington Property Management
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Elmington Property Management | Report ID | 2021086665 |
| Address | Matthew Ridge Apartments, 14551 Beechnut Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Furniture, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.69000, -95.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a heavy piece of furniture when the furniture shifted and dropped onto the employee's leg, resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2021, a worker at Elmington Property Management in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with furniture, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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