Archer Western Construction
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Archer Western Construction | Report ID | 2023032499 |
| Address | 1901 Lakewood Drive | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76013 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Pumps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1658645 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.71000, -97.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a pump inside a pipe to ensure it was working properly. Pressure was released from the pipe plug, causing the plug to be pushed forward by accumulated water. The employee's left arm became pinned between the rungs on the ladder and the pipe plug, resulting in a wrist and nose fracture as well as two tooth avulsions.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2023, a worker at Archer Western Construction in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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