Backer Marathon
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — DEL RIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Backer Marathon | Report ID | 20221211020 |
| Address | 808 Hackberry Ln | City, State ZIP | DEL RIO, TEXAS 78840 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423730 | Inspection # | 1650712 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.42000, -100.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transporting sheet metal into a laser cutter. The metal slipped and fell on the employee's foot, lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2022, a worker at Backer Marathon in DEL RIO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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