Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Joslin Construction Texas, LLC, Kemah City Hall, KEMAH, TEXAS 77565
on — Fractures, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
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Final narrative
An employee was grating the bottom of a 12-foot deep excavation that contained three benches. Vibrations from nearby traffic caused the first bench to collapse and strike the employee at the knee. The employee then tripped and fell to the second bench and struck his shoulder, resulting in a fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Ditches, channels, trenches, excavations
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