The Industrial Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Bruises, contusions — GAINESVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | The Industrial Company | Report ID | 2020099113 |
| Address | 4799 FM 1198 | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, TEXAS 76240 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Wrenches-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -97.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a push-pull slam wrench to land a base section of a wind tower. The tool struck the employee's abdomen, causing a mid-section hematoma.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2020, a worker at The Industrial Company in GAINESVILLE, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with wrenches-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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