Capitol Concrete Contractors, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Capitol Concrete Contractors, Inc. | Report ID | 2019088203 |
| Address | 304 Cesar Chavez | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Secondary Source | Cement truck, concrete mixer truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.26000, -97.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working near a concrete pump truck that had a hose and hose clamp connected to the exterior output connection of the truck. The truck was pumping concrete when the hose clamp broke off and struck the employee in the face. The employee suffered facial lacerations.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2019, a worker at Capitol Concrete Contractors, Inc. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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