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JTB Services, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at JTB Services, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer JTB Services, Inc. Report ID 2018010853
Address 2929 Bay Area Blvd City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058
Event Date January 25, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Secondary Source Excavating machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.58000, -95.10000

Incident Narrative

An employee was standing close to an excavator when the equipment hit a pipe, which then moved toward him. His boot was caught on something, so he was unable to move before the pipe struck his left leg, fracturing his tibia and fibula.

Incident Summary

On January 25, 2018, a worker at JTB Services, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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