McKinney Drilling Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | McKinney Drilling Company | Report ID | 20191010822 |
| Address | 1801 Congress Project | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Rocks, crushed stone |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.27000, -97.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing the next drill location when a rock fell onto his right foot. He sustained fractured toes and lacerations to the foot.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2019, a worker at McKinney Drilling Company in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with rocks, crushed stone identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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