Mountain Cascade of Texas LLC
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — ALVARADO, TEXAS
| Employer | Mountain Cascade of Texas LLC | Report ID | 2025031987 |
| Address | 11729 East FM 917 | City, State ZIP | ALVARADO, TEXAS 76009 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -97.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 36-inch fiber pipe when it rolled and the chop saw blade kicked back and hit the employee in the throat/neck. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2025, a worker at Mountain Cascade of Texas LLC in ALVARADO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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