Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached · Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gonzalez Concrete Construction, 420 S 16th street, WACO, TEXAS 76706
on — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries, affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final 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.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts n.e.c. Vehicle and mobile equipment parts n.e.c.
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