Maxey Trailers Mfg., Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BROOKSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Maxey Trailers Mfg., Inc. | Report ID | 2023109456 |
| Address | 7075 FM 38 N | City, State ZIP | BROOKSTON, TEXAS 75421 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | 1704457 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.70000, -95.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working under a gooseneck trailer and welding on a dovetail when a portion of the dovetail fell on their back, resulting in a spinal fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2023, a worker at Maxey Trailers Mfg., Inc. in BROOKSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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