Luke Horn Electric
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Fractures — SHERMAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Luke Horn Electric | Report ID | 2017065426 |
| Address | 1759 N. Cypress Grove Rd. W. | City, State ZIP | SHERMAN, TEXAS 75092 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Trenchers |
| Secondary Source | Ditches, channels, trenches, excavations | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1240799 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.66000, -96.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a trencher near a trench when the ground gave way. The trencher and the employee rolled down into the trench. The employee suffered three broken ribs and a chest laceration.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2017, a worker at Luke Horn Electric in SHERMAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with trenchers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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