Ark-La-Tex
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Fractures — TYLER, TEXAS
| Employer | Ark-La-Tex | Report ID | 2025043754 |
| Address | 425 McMurrey Dr | City, State ZIP | TYLER, TEXAS 75701 |
| Event Date | April 22, 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 | Sledges, sledgehammers |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.35000, -95.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sledgehammer to drive stakes into the ground to secure PVC conduit. The employee's right index finger was caught between the pipe being driven and the sledgehammer, resulting in a compound fracture of the distal phalanges.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2025, a worker at Ark-La-Tex in TYLER, 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 sledges, sledgehammers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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