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Concrete General Inc.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Concrete General Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Employer Concrete General Inc. Report ID 2022087209
Address Intersection 44th Street and Forest Lane NW City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20007
Event Date August 15, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
Secondary Source Slings
Industry (NAICS) 237110 Inspection # 1615422
GPS Coordinates 38.92000, -77.08000

Incident Narrative

A plastic pipe was being lifted in the air when its sling came loose, causing the pipe to swing around and strike an employee. The employee suffered rib fractures.

Incident Summary

On August 15, 2022, a worker at Concrete General Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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