Gulfcoast Utility Constructors, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Fractures — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Gulfcoast Utility Constructors, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087681 |
| Address | 7020 Professional Pkwy | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34240 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Backhoes, trackhoes |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine front attachments | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.38000, -82.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a leak on a mini trackhoe when the bucket was moved, striking a co-worker in the chest. The injured employee was hospitalized with six broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2024, a worker at Gulfcoast Utility Constructors, Inc. in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with backhoes, trackhoes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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