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A-1 Excavating Inc

Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — BLOOMER, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at A-1 Excavating Inc in BLOOMER, WISCONSIN
Employer A-1 Excavating Inc Report ID 2023109308
Address 13th Avenue City, State ZIP BLOOMER, WISCONSIN 54724
Event Date October 9, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized air-blast
Secondary Source Valves, nozzles
Industry (NAICS) 238910 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 45.10000, -91.48000

Incident Narrative

On October 9, 2023, an employee was checking the level on a pipe in which a T-connection was to be installed on a water line. Two valves had been shut off to isolate the water and pressure. One of the valves failed, allowing air and sand to spray on the employee. The employee struck against a pipe behind him and was pinned sustaining a fractured left tibia.

Incident Summary

On October 9, 2023, a worker at A-1 Excavating Inc in BLOOMER, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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