AWP Safety
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | AWP Safety | Report ID | 20231110476 |
| Address | 99 Grand Parkway | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.21000, -95.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to move temporary traffic control equipment. The top mass of the equipment became dislodged and struck the employee's hard hat, resulting in a neck fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2023, a worker at AWP Safety in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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