Genesis Construction LLC

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Strains — ALLEN, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Genesis Construction LLC in ALLEN, TEXAS
Employer Genesis Construction LLC Report ID 2022053972
Address 1280 Montgomery Blvd. City, State ZIP ALLEN, TEXAS 75002
Event Date May 6, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary Source Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238130 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.08000, -96.68000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were operating a boom lift to install siding to the fourth floor of an apartment building that was being built. The operator of the lift tried to move the lift higher when the bottom of the lift basket got stuck on the fourth floor balcony railing, causing the lift to bounce/jump up. This caused both employees to strike the ceiling above them with their heads. One employee was treated and released. The other employee was hospitalized for a back strain.

Incident Summary

On May 6, 2022, a worker at Genesis Construction LLC in ALLEN, TEXAS suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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