Brieser Construction Co.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — TULARE, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Brieser Construction Co. | Report ID | 2016076242 |
| Address | 38820 180th Street | City, State ZIP | TULARE, SOUTH DAKOTA 57476 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.75000, -98.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to position a 'cage' form into a caisson for concrete. A 2x4 that was part of the rigging came loose and hit the employee in the face, causing multiple facial fractures that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2016, a worker at Brieser Construction Co. in TULARE, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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