ARK Reliable Framing LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | ARK Reliable Framing LLC | Report ID | 2022021275 |
| Address | 12217 North IH-35 Service Road | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78753 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.38000, -97.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to do some work on one of the studs next to the stairwell on the second floor. Sheetrock was leaning against the studs the employee was working next to, and during the work, the sheetrock fell on his leg. The employee sustained a broken right leg and foot.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2022, a worker at ARK Reliable Framing LLC in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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