Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Inc. | Report ID | 2024109904 |
| Address | 1523 West Carson Street | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15219 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Air compressors |
| Secondary Source | Hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -80.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking past an air compressor. The hose on the compressor split in the middle, began swinging, and struck the employee in the right leg, knocking them to the ground. The employee sustained a broken left femur.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2024, a worker at Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with air compressors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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