Farris Concrete Pumping
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — KILN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Farris Concrete Pumping | Report ID | 2017054531 |
| Address | 7060 John C. Roberson Road | City, State ZIP | KILN, MISSISSIPPI 39556 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Concrete or clay pipes and conduits |
| Secondary Source | Air pressure, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.37000, -89.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning out a concrete pipe using an air compressor to blow out the system. The air pressure inside of the pipe was relieved, causing the pipe to hit his chest and break his ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2017, a worker at Farris Concrete Pumping in KILN, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with concrete or clay pipes and conduits identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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