Retro Tech Systems
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FORT BLISS, TEXAS
| Employer | Retro Tech Systems | Report ID | 20231211159 |
| Address | Building B-20500, Ft Bliss | City, State ZIP | FORT BLISS, TEXAS 79906 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.81000, -106.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were moving a single man lift into a building and reclining the lift to position it to fit through the door. The lift shifted and fell, causing the employee to sustain fractures to the left tibia and fibula. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2023, a worker at Retro Tech Systems in FORT BLISS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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