BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA—
Gulf Coast Underground, LLC
Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, 925 19th AVE NW, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35212 on — Fractures , affecting the Part of body unspecified.
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Final narrative
The injured employee was setting up to install a liner into a sewer mainline using an air inversion system. The reefer truck containing the liner was guided back into position. After the driver exited the truck, the truck rolled back, pinning the injured employee against a boiler truck. The employee sustained multiple fractures and required surgery.
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MOBILE, ALABAMA—
Gulf Coast Underground, LLC
A crew of 6 to 8 employees were relining a sewer pipe using a concrete liner system. The employees are required to pump hot water through the liner to cure the concrete. As the employees were disconnecting the hose from the system, residual pressure from an unknown source caused two employees to be sprayed with hot water (greater than 190 degrees Fahrenheit). Employee 1 sustained second-degree burns to his torso and employee 2 sustained second-degree burns to both feet. Both employees were hospitalized.
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA—
GULF COAST UNDERGROUND, LLC
An employee was using a safety can to fuel a 4" trash pump with gasoline. The fuel ignited and the employee sustained burns to their arms and hands.
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