RTM CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SELMA, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at RTM CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. in SELMA, Texas
Employer RTM CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.
Address Audi North Park 15678 I-35 Frontage Rd
City, State ZIP SELMA, Texas 78154
Report ID 2018043248
Event Date April 5, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
Source of Injury Saws-powered, except chainsaws
Secondary Source Construction debris
Industry (NAICS) 238910
GPS Coordinates 29.58000, -98.30000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting wire with a quickie saw to remove the core of a storm drain structure. When he got to the last wire, the concrete fell on the saw and knocked it out of his hand. The saw landed on his left ankle, lacerating it.

Incident Summary

On April 5, 2018, a worker at RTM CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. in SELMA, Texas suffered cuts, lacerations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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