Visionary Fiber Technologies
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LOCKHART, TEXAS
| Employer | Visionary Fiber Technologies | Report ID | 2022087305 |
| Address | 1400 Blackjack Street | City, State ZIP | LOCKHART, TEXAS 78644 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -97.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a metal flat cart with a heavy load when her right foot got caught under the cart. The lower front edge lacerated her Achilles tendon area.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2022, a worker at Visionary Fiber Technologies in LOCKHART, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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