Vestas American Wind Technology, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FLUVANNA, TEXAS
| Employer | Vestas American Wind Technology, Inc. | Report ID | 2023076822 |
| Address | 14925 CO Road 2224 | City, State ZIP | FLUVANNA, TEXAS 79517 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -101.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving the property at the end of their shift. They were closing a large rolling gate when it fell off its rollers and landed on the employee's left foot, resulting in a broken toe, soft tissue swelling, and a laceration. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2023, a worker at Vestas American Wind Technology, Inc. in FLUVANNA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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