Gonzalez Concrete Construction
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Gonzalez Concrete Construction | Report ID | 2025077402 |
| Address | 420 S 16th street | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76706 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bucket, front-end, and pay loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1841717 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.54000, -97.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a compact track loader. He was removing supports from the lift arms when the lift arms fell and trapped him under the machine. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery for a broken leg. He also sustained twisted vertebrae, a crushed jugular vein, a fractured shoulder, fractured ribs, and required staples to his head.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2025, a worker at Gonzalez Concrete Construction in WACO, TEXAS suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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