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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2024098772 · 9/19/2024 · Rountree Towers

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Injured by object held or wielded by person
Source
Vehicle trailers, trailing units
Secondary source
Vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces

Employer

Name
Rountree Towers
Location
796 Southwinds Drive, CLIFTON, TEXAS, 76634
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

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.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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