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North Side Plumbing

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Cuts, lacerations — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at North Side Plumbing in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
Employer North Side Plumbing Report ID 2015063692
Address Ridge Rd School, 4601 Ridge Rd City, State ZIP NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72118
Event Date June 15, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Trunk, unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Mini excavators
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.82000, -92.29000

Incident Narrative

Employees had removed the canopy top off a small 36" excavator to get it through a doorway. They were in the process of putting the canopy back on when it slipped and hit the safety lever, which activates the boom. The boom swung around, and the excavator bucket struck the backside of the injured employee between his ribs and pelvis. The bucket was constructed of sharp metal, which caused a severe cut that required stitches. The employee was hospitalized overnight for observation.

Incident Summary

On June 15, 2015, a worker at North Side Plumbing in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the trunk, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with mini excavators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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