Principal Services, Ltd.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — RICHMOND, TEXAS
| Employer | Principal Services, Ltd. | Report ID | 2019044204 |
| Address | 2700 Harvest Home Dr. | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, TEXAS 77406 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.63000, -95.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working inside a 14-foot excavation laying pipeline when a clog of dirt (football size) hit his shoulder. He turned around and ran, then hit his head on an excavator bucket. He was hospitalized with a severe head injury and concussion.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2019, a worker at Principal Services, Ltd. in RICHMOND, TEXAS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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