John Wood Group USA Inc.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — ABILENE, TEXAS
| Employer | John Wood Group USA Inc. | Report ID | 2025021297 |
| Address | Dyess Air Force Base | City, State ZIP | ABILENE, TEXAS 79606 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Excavators | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.30000, -99.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a trench, welding/installing a new pipe that was being held up using an excavator. The excavator arm rotated, and the employee was pinned between the pipe and the trench box. The employee suffered three broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2025, a worker at John Wood Group USA Inc. in ABILENE, TEXAS suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with pipes, tubes metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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