Rountree Towers
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CLIFTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Rountree Towers | Report ID | 2024098772 |
| Address | 796 Southwinds Drive, Lorena Veterinary Center | City, State ZIP | CLIFTON, TEXAS 76634 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.79000, -97.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were loading a trailer after completing a job. The injured employee then folded up the ramps of their trailer. While folding up the second ramp, the metal handle broke off, causing the employee's hand to slip. His right forearm was cut on the broken handle, resulting in stitches.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2024, a worker at Rountree Towers in CLIFTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with vehicle trailers, trailing units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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