A.A. Pittman and Sons Concrete Company, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | A.A. Pittman and Sons Concrete Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2024099097 |
| Address | Oak Creek Preserves - Lot 27 | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Trucks with other mounted machinery, equipment n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses except machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.29000, -81.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A pump truck operator was emptying concrete from the hose on a pump truck when air got into the line. This caused the hose to whip and strike the employee's right torso. The employee was hospitalized for 3-11 broken ribs, punctured lungs, and a brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2024, a worker at A.A. Pittman and Sons Concrete Company, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with trucks with other mounted machinery, equipment n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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