United Rentals Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | United Rentals Inc. | Report ID | 2020032132 |
| Address | 5930 E. Loop 820 South | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76119 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Mini excavators | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was assisting another employee with removing a pin from a mini-excavator. When the pin came out, it struck the injured employee's left hand causing a fractured wrist and a tendon/ligament injury. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2020, a worker at United Rentals Inc. in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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