Moss Utilities, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — PLANO, TEXAS
| Employer | Moss Utilities, LLC | Report ID | 2022076656 |
| Address | 1740 W Plano Pkwy | City, State ZIP | PLANO, TEXAS 75075 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Plastic, PVC, or rubber pipes and tubing |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.00000, -96.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing next to a flatbed trailer, helping a wheel loader operator load multiple sections of PVC water line pipe. He had his hand on the 12-inch water line to keep it from rolling off the trailer. When the pipe moved, he was pushed back, causing him to trip and fall down. The pipe came off the trailer and landed on his left leg, breaking his fibula.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2022, a worker at Moss Utilities, LLC in PLANO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with plastic, pvc, or rubber pipes and tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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