Meridian Construction
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — KINGSBURY, TEXAS
| Employer | Meridian Construction | Report ID | 2021076154 |
| Address | 15300 FM 3353 | City, State ZIP | KINGSBURY, TEXAS 78638 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -97.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was spray-painting a square iron beam when it rolled onto the employee's right wrist, causing a severe cut to the wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2021, a worker at Meridian Construction in KINGSBURY, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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