Ready Mix USA, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — HOOVER, ALABAMA
| Employer | Ready Mix USA, LLC | Report ID | 2022109002 |
| Address | 2369 Blackridge Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOOVER, ALABAMA 35216 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Cement truck, concrete mixer truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.31000, -86.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing behind a pump truck when a blowout occurred. A piece of metal was projected from the pump truck and stuck the employee's left shin. He was hospitalized with a fractured shin.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2022, a worker at Ready Mix USA, LLC in HOOVER, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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