Chain Electric Company, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Chain Electric Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2022087325 |
| Address | 6416 Grissom Rd | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78223 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Rope, twine, string | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1616198 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.49000, -98.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A five-member crew was replacing a wood utility pole. One of them was at the hole, removing the cover over it, while a utility truck was lifting the pole. The rigging rope that was lifting the pole broke; the pole fell, struck a retaining wall, bounced, and fell to the ground, striking the injured employee. The employee's right arm was amputated above the elbow.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2022, a worker at Chain Electric Company, Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered amputations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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