CC Carlton Industries
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | CC Carlton Industries | Report ID | 20171211623 |
| Address | U.S. 290 / Ledgestone Dr. | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78737 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1282069 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20000, -97.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were working in a trench when a backhoe bucket rolled into the trench and struck them. They suffered a broken ankle and shoulder injury, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2017, a worker at CC Carlton Industries in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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