Irby Construction Company
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — BASTROP, TEXAS
| Employer | Irby Construction Company | Report ID | 2021119828 |
| Address | Intersection Clearview Drive and Hwy 304 | City, State ZIP | BASTROP, TEXAS 78602 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.14000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressing a core on a power line conductor wire when the core gave way, causing the hoist to strike the employee's jaw. The employee sustained a laceration and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2021, a worker at Irby Construction Company in BASTROP, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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