PRO-TECH PLUMBING, INC.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - SAN DIEGO, California

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at PRO-TECH PLUMBING, INC. in SAN DIEGO, California
Employer PRO-TECH PLUMBING, INC.
Address Schilt Avenue, MCAS Miramar
City, State ZIP SAN DIEGO, California 92145
Report ID 2019010050
Event Date January 2, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Pressure lines, except hoses
Industry (NAICS) 238220
Inspection # 1373830
GPS Coordinates 32.88030, -117.13540

Location Map

Incident Narrative

On January 2, 2019, an employee was removing an iron pipe cap from a pressurized water line when the line burst and the cap struck him, fracturing his leg.

Incident Summary

On January 2, 2019, a worker at PRO-TECH PLUMBING, INC. in SAN DIEGO, California suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 1,165 severe injury reports involving "Struck by dislodged flying object, particle" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by dislodged flying object, particle injuries.

See all reports for PRO-TECH PLUMBING, INC..

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Struck by dislodged flying object, particle events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Oct 4, 2018 Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Nov 15, 2022 Neenah Enterprises Inc. NEENAH, Wisconsin Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Hosp.
Oct 28, 2015 Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC MARINETTE, Wisconsin Fractures Hosp.
Jul 12, 2019 Estes Express Lines JERSEY CITY, New Jersey Amputations Hosp., Amp.
May 18, 2023 L3 Harris Technologies Integrated Systems, L.P. GREENVILLE, Texas Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Apr 3, 2015 ENTERPRISE CONCRETE PRODUCTS, LLC DALLAS, Texas Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Jan 12, 2019 Day & Zimmermann KILLONA, Louisiana Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Aug 27, 2019 Randstad KALISPELL, Montana Cuts, lacerations Hosp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports