W&W Steel Erectors, LLC.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | W&W Steel Erectors, LLC. | Report ID | 2022065551 |
| Address | 12733 Tesla Rd | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78725 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1606270 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.22000, -97.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An aerial forklift was being used to move a steel beam from a horizontal position to a vertical one. The beam fell over and struck an employee's left arm as he tried to stop it. His forearm was broken.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2022, a worker at W&W Steel Erectors, LLC. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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