United Rentals (North America), Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | United Rentals (North America), Inc. | Report ID | 2019032437 |
| Address | 3506 Chapman Lane | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.21000, -97.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving equipment when a J-hook came loose and struck his left leg, breaking his femur.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2019, a worker at United Rentals (North America), Inc. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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