RTD Construction
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | RTD Construction | Report ID | 2023076464 |
| Address | 1120 West Interstate 20 | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76017 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Head, neck, and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing near a drilling rig when the hydraulic boom of the rig broke on one side, resulting in a lack of support that caused the rig to fall. The rig struck the employee, resulting in bruising in their back and lacerations to their back, neck, and face.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2023, a worker at RTD Construction in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the head, neck, and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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