Jax Dirtworks, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Bruises, contusions — PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Jax Dirtworks, Inc. | Report ID | 2019077028 |
| Address | 211 Davis Park Rd. | City, State ZIP | PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA 32081 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1414875 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.12000, -81.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 11, 2019, an employee was laying an 8-foot, 36-inch diameter concrete pipe as an excavator was pulling the grade. As the excavator was setting the bucket (54-inch wide) down on the ground it pushed the employee towards the 36-inch pipe. The employee's lower back got caught between the bucket and the pipe. He sustained bruising and a contusion to his lower back and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2019, a worker at Jax Dirtworks, Inc. in PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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