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Rain for Rent, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Rain for Rent, Inc. in BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
Employer Rain for Rent, Inc. Report ID 2015085891
Address 1000 Sports Park Blvd City, State ZIP BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78520
Event Date August 18, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 532490 Inspection # 1085775
GPS Coordinates 25.97000, -97.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee was standing near a hose/pipe connection. The pressurized water hose came loose and struck an employee while moving at a great speed and force, breaking his leg.

Incident Summary

On August 18, 2015, a worker at Rain for Rent, Inc. in BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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