Total Commitment Construction
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MISSION, TEXAS
| Employer | Total Commitment Construction | Report ID | 20191010338 |
| Address | 11435 North Bryan Road | City, State ZIP | MISSION, TEXAS 78573 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.31000, -98.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was equipping himself to enter a trench. A water pipe and lid exploded after one bolt was loosened; the pipe struck the employee, breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2019, a worker at Total Commitment Construction in MISSION, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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