Mobile Gas Service Corporation

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mobile Gas Service Corporation in EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA
Employer Mobile Gas Service Corporation Report ID 20161110549
Address Huron Court City, State ZIP EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA 36613
Event Date November 9, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Jackhammers-powered
Industry (NAICS) 221210 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.79000, -88.17000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a jackhammer to cut a hole in a concrete road when the jack hammer bounced onto his right foot, severely cutting his big toe.

Incident Summary

On November 9, 2016, a worker at Mobile Gas Service Corporation in EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with jackhammers-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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