Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Continental Homes of Texas, L.P.
Start: 6/4/2021

1 hospitalization · 2021064561 · 6/4/2021 · Continental Homes of Texas, L.P.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source: Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered

Employer

Name: Continental Homes of Texas, L.P.
Location: 7900 City Top Blvd., AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78724
NAICS: 236117
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was chipping up concrete around an air conditioning slab using a hammer. A sharp piece of concrete dislodged and struck his chest causing internal bleeding.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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