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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2024021389 · 2/14/2024 · Pro Fab Custom Fabrication & Welding Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source
Beams and rails metal
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered

Employer

Name
Pro Fab Custom Fabrication & Welding Inc.
Location
7127 Ranch Road 2338, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, 78633
NAICS
332312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping to turn a catwalk beam that was strapped to a forklift. The beam measured 2 feet by 27 feet. As the employee attempted to flip the beam over, the straps came loose and the beam fell onto the employee's ankle, fracturing it.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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