GWD, LTD
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Fractures — SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA
| Employer | GWD, LTD | Report ID | 20221110121 |
| Address | 3405 Daniels ln | City, State ZIP | SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA 68776 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.45000, -96.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting glass panes and moving materials. The weight of the glass panes put pressure on the employee, causing them to step in a way that caused an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2022, a worker at GWD, LTD in SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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