LATEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Fractures — GRAFTON, OHIO
| Employer | LATEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Report ID | 2018054731 |
| Address | Law Rd. & St. Route 83 | City, State ZIP | GRAFTON, OHIO 44044 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees, logs, limbs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Excavating machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | 1319730 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.11000, -78.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 15, 2018, an employee was spotting for an excavator that was pulling a tree when a tree branch whiplashed and struck his hip, fracturing his pelvis and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2018, a worker at LATEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in GRAFTON, OHIO suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with trees, logs, limbs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 37 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2022 | Asset Living | TYLER, TEXAS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jan 24, 2023 | LYCON, INC. | WAUTOMA, WISCONSIN | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Trade Mark Metals Recycling | OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | North Permian Well Services | SNYDER, TEXAS | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jun 21, 2021 | J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY | POCATELLO, IDAHO | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Miller Bros Giant Tire Service | BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Contractor Transport | TROUT RUN, PENNSYLVANIA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Sep 2, 2021 | WMT Housing, LLC | WILLACOOCHEE, GEORGIA | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |