D Guerra Construction LLC
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | D Guerra Construction LLC | Report ID | 20241211161 |
| Address | 15708 North Interstate 35, 30.451278,-97.666878 | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78728 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Abdomen unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Dirt, earth, mud | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1791503 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.45000, -97.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a pipe while approximately 16 feet deep in a trench box. Soil became loose and fell onto the pipe, causing the pipe to move and pin the employee against the trench box wall. The employee suffered abdominal injuries and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2024, a worker at D Guerra Construction LLC in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the abdomen unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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