Adk Environmental Inc
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Adk Environmental Inc | Report ID | 2021086973 |
| Address | Travis County Pond | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1550721 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25000, -97.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mowing on a slope around a pond. The mower lost traction, flipped over once, and landed back upright. The employee was hospitalized with broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2021, a worker at Adk Environmental Inc in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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