United Foundations Drilling
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | United Foundations Drilling | Report ID | 2023076350 |
| Address | 1120 I20 | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76017 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was directing the drill operator when a cylinder broke on the drilling rig. This caused the drilling rig arm to swing around and impact the injured employee's back. The employee sustained contusions to the lower back and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2023, a worker at United Foundations Drilling in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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