Dixie Electric, Plumbing and Air
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Dixie Electric, Plumbing and Air | Report ID | 2021064456 |
| Address | 63 North Union St., Folsom Building | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36108 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Slings |
| Secondary Source | Drilling machines, drilling augers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.37000, -86.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew drilled a hole in the ground for a power pole. While the auger was being lifted, the sling snapped and struck an employee on the right arm, resulting in a fractured elbow.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2021, a worker at Dixie Electric, Plumbing and Air in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with slings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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