ESCOBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | ESCOBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC | Report ID | 20231110623 |
| Address | 1333 New Hampshire Avenue | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20036 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.90000, -77.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At approximately 7:00 AM, on 11/17/2023, an employee was stacking drywall on top of a drywall cart. The drywall fell over and fractured the employee's right tibia.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2023, a worker at ESCOBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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