Morgan Towing INC DBA Texas Wrecker Service
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — INGLESIDE, TEXAS
| Employer | Morgan Towing INC DBA Texas Wrecker Service | Report ID | 2021021004 |
| Address | 2269 Ave B | City, State ZIP | INGLESIDE, TEXAS 78362 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.86000, -97.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to winch a stuck excavator when he was struck by flying debris. The employee sustained a broken arm and an injured torso.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2021, a worker at Morgan Towing INC DBA Texas Wrecker Service in INGLESIDE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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