International Mechanical Services, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | International Mechanical Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2023087205 |
| Address | 519 Clear View Dr. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78228 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.36000, -98.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing 8-inch steel header pipe on a pump. The pipe came loose and struck the employee's right arm, breaking it. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2023, a worker at International Mechanical Services, Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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