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Austin Underground Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Bruises, contusions — MANOR, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Austin Underground Inc. in MANOR, TEXAS
Employer Austin Underground Inc. Report ID 2020088137
Address 547 Llano St City, State ZIP MANOR, TEXAS 78653
Event Date August 26, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.34000, -97.54000

Incident Narrative

An employee was in a manhole, tending a ladder while a pipe plug was being deflated. The pressure inside the pipe caused the plug to pop out of the pipe and strike the access ladder inside the manhole. The ladder in turn struck the employee in the throat, causing a neck contusion.

Incident Summary

On August 26, 2020, a worker at Austin Underground Inc. in MANOR, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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