Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Strains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kent Companies Texas LLC, 1001 West Main Street, CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
on — Strains, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were tying rebar and getting ready to pour a concrete slab for a ramp to a parking lot of a multi-family dwelling under construction. A vehicle struck a temporary chain link fence that the employees were working in close proximity to causing it to fall over onto the employees and trap them. One employee was admitted to the hospital for a strained back and contusions.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedChain-link fences, panels
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