Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS
Employer Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc. Report ID 2022032064
Address 1207 N Zang Blvd City, State ZIP DALLAS, TEXAS 75203
Event Date March 7, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.75000, -96.82000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working with a steel bar joist at ground level when it fell over, breaking the employee's legs.

Incident Summary

On March 7, 2022, a worker at Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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