Flatiron/Dragados, LLC
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Fractures — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
| Employer | Flatiron/Dragados, LLC | Report ID | 20241211909 |
| Address | North approach, North tower | City, State ZIP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.79000, -97.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a winch to adjust an internal cable/tendon when it jumped and the metal guide rod struck the employee on the right side of the cheek. The employee sustained a fractured jaw.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2024, a worker at Flatiron/Dragados, LLC in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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