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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2024098373 · 9/9/2024 · Circle H Contractors, LP

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Rib(s), oblique area
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c.
Source
Excavators
Secondary source
Vehicle and machine front attachments

Employer

Name
Circle H Contractors, LP
Location
Main Street Crossing Construction Project, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, 76065
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A crew was installing 48" x 6" concrete storm drainpipe. The pipe was lowered into the trench and placed against the other pipe so that a track excavator front head arm can connect the two pipes. The injured employee was inside the pipe standing in front of the excavator head arm when the arm lifted and struck the employee on the side of their body causing a contusion with a rib fracture.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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