Great Hills Constructors
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Great Hills Constructors | Report ID | 2025010421 |
| Address | 9430 Research Boulevard Building IV suite 400 | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78759 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Other hammers, mallets |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.38000, -97.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a form stake into the ground using a hammer while holding it in position with his right hand and wielding the hammer in his left hand. His right index finger was struck by the hammer, resulting in a compound fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2025, a worker at Great Hills Constructors in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with other hammers, mallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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