Shannon Galvanizing
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified — FLORESVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Shannon Galvanizing | Report ID | 2023098697 |
| Address | 804 Farm to Market Road 537 | City, State ZIP | FLORESVILLE, TEXAS 78114 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.20000, -98.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting on an I-beam when the beam became unbalanced and fell onto his legs, resulting in tissue and muscle damage on his ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2023, a worker at Shannon Galvanizing in FLORESVILLE, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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