Utility Lines Construction Services

Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running — Fractures — ELKTON, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Utility Lines Construction Services in ELKTON, FLORIDA
Employer Utility Lines Construction Services Report ID 20241010000
Address 5901 CR 305 City, State ZIP ELKTON, FLORIDA 32033
Event Date October 28, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running Source of Injury Utility poles
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 237130 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.78000, -81.42000

Incident Narrative

A crew was loading poles in the yard. An employee went to remove a pole that was stuck between two other poles. When he stepped up onto the poles, his right foot was caught in a pinch point. One of the poles rolled onto his right leg, just above his ankle, resulting in a broken right leg.

Incident Summary

On October 28, 2024, a worker at Utility Lines Construction Services in ELKTON, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running, with utility poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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