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DC Civil Construction

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — BUDA, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at DC Civil Construction in BUDA, TEXAS
Employer DC Civil Construction Report ID 2018044006
Address FM 1626/ FM 967 City, State ZIP BUDA, TEXAS 78610
Event Date April 25, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Leg(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238990 Inspection # 1312434
GPS Coordinates 30.09000, -97.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was struck by a cap that was installed on a 12" water line. The cap blew apart, striking and amputating his right leg.

Incident Summary

On April 25, 2018, a worker at DC Civil Construction in BUDA, TEXAS suffered amputations to the leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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