PYCO Industries, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | PYCO Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2022087055 |
| Address | 2901 Ave. A | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404 |
| 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 | 33.56000, -101.83000 | ||
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.
Context
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