PYCO Industries, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - LUBBOCK, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at PYCO Industries, Inc. in LUBBOCK, Texas
Employer PYCO Industries, Inc.
Address 2901 Ave. A
City, State ZIP LUBBOCK, Texas 79404
Report ID 2022087055
Event Date August 10, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Strapping
Industry (NAICS) 111191
Inspection # 1619896
GPS Coordinates 33.56585, -101.83595

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Incident Narrative

Employees were using a bucket loader to pull a forklift out of mud. The strap being used to pull the forklift snapped, and a hook on it struck one employee's left shin, causing an open fracture.

Incident Summary

On August 10, 2022, a worker at PYCO Industries, Inc. in LUBBOCK, Texas suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with strapping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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