Hi - Plains Sand Inc
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Fractures — BUSHTON, KANSAS
| Employer | Hi - Plains Sand Inc | Report ID | 2021043355 |
| Address | 777 Avenue Y | City, State ZIP | BUSHTON, KANSAS 67427 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely | Source of Injury | Air compressors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52000, -98.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hooking up an air compressor to a pickup. The air compressor started rolling on its tires, pushing the employee toward the pickup. The employee's hand was smashed, causing broken bones.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2021, a worker at Hi - Plains Sand Inc in BUSHTON, KANSAS suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with air compressors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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