Southeast Cable Construction Co., LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Bruises, contusions — BEAUMONT, TEXAS
| Employer | Southeast Cable Construction Co., LLC | Report ID | 20191111934 |
| Address | 1884 Pine St, Marina St | City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77703 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1448240 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.09000, -94.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While taking equipment off a trailer, an employee noticed a hydraulic leak. He was under a directional boring drill, trying to stop the leak, when hydraulic fluid spilled out and the drill lowered onto his chest. He suffered a chest contusion and a lack of oxygen.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2019, a worker at Southeast Cable Construction Co., LLC in BEAUMONT, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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