RHC - Robert Heely Construction
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SEMINOLE, TEXAS
| Employer | RHC - Robert Heely Construction | Report ID | 2016098553 |
| Address | 3 miles N of Hwy 214 | City, State ZIP | SEMINOLE, TEXAS 79360 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.69000, -102.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's arm was between two flanges, one stationary and the other being pulled by a come-along. The non-stationary flange came free and caught the employee's arm between the flanges, fracturing his right ulna. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2016, a worker at RHC - Robert Heely Construction in SEMINOLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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