Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Forterra Building Products, 11201 FM 529, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the knee(s).
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Final narrative
A concrete structure became stuck inside a concrete form, and a maintenance employee was called in to remove the tilt doors to enable the concrete structure to be removed from the form. The employee was removing a pin from the form tilt door when the door fell and landed on his leg, dislocating his right knee.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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