Ruttura & Sons Construction Co. Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Fractures — WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK
| Employer | Ruttura & Sons Construction Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2024054774 |
| Address | 200 Cabot Street | City, State ZIP | WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK 11704 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back lumbar region |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Pumps except oil well |
| Secondary Source | Hoses except machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -73.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was filling concrete forms. They were lowering the concrete pump hose into the forming when an air bubble caused the hose to kick back and strike the employee's back causing a fractured L5 vertebra. The employee then landed on formwork and lost two teeth. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2024, a worker at Ruttura & Sons Construction Co. Inc. in WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with pumps except oil well identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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