Perry and Perry Builders Inc.
Struck by object tipping over — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Perry and Perry Builders Inc. | Report ID | 2024065282 |
| Address | 1353 Westmoreland Rd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75211 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object tipping over | Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A team of employees were trying to stand steel beams up using a sliding choking chain for rigging. The injured employee was behind the beam. Once the beam was pulled up into a standing position, the employee stepped in to unhook the beam when it rocked as the hook came off, causing the beam to fall on their left leg. The employee suffered a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2024, a worker at Perry and Perry Builders Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object tipping over, with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 62 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object tipping over" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object tipping over injuries.
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