Daltile
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Daltile | Report ID | 20221210839 |
| Address | 12001 Railroad Drive | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79934 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.95000, -106.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting some co-workers in lifting a support brace on a mill. One of the employees lost their grip, causing one side of the support brace to collapse and crush the injured employee's left hand.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2022, a worker at Daltile in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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