Bechtel Energy Construction Services, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — PORT ISABEL, TEXAS
| Employer | Bechtel Energy Construction Services, Inc. | Report ID | 20241110946 |
| Address | 48326 State Hwy 48 | City, State ZIP | PORT ISABEL, TEXAS 78578 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Skid-steer loaders, mini loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.03000, -97.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a synthetic securing strap from a bundle of I-beams. One end of an I-beam rolled off the skid and struck the employee's legs, fracturing both fibulas.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2024, a worker at Bechtel Energy Construction Services, Inc. in PORT ISABEL, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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