United Rentals, Inc.

Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — BARTLETT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Rentals, Inc. in BARTLETT, TEXAS
Employer United Rentals, Inc. Report ID 20241211682
Address 30.80945 N, 97.45576 W City, State ZIP BARTLETT, TEXAS 76511
Event Date December 18, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified Body Part Leg(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. Source of Injury Wire, cables nonelectrified
Secondary Source Chippers
Industry (NAICS) 532412 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.79000, -97.42000

Incident Narrative

Mulching equipment was being used to clear tall vegetation at a job site when the equipment encountered hidden wire in the brush. The wire entered the equipment and was projected out of it approximately 300 feet, striking the injured employee's left leg and resulting in an injury.

Incident Summary

On December 18, 2024, a worker at United Rentals, Inc. in BARTLETT, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with wire, cables nonelectrified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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