# Fractures at United Rentals Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020032132` · 3/5/2020 · FORT WORTH, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Mini excavators
## Employer
- **Name:** United Rentals Inc.
- **Location:** 5930 E. Loop 820 South, FORT WORTH, TEXAS, 76119
- **NAICS:** 532490
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The injured employee was assisting another employee with removing a pin from a mini-excavator. When the pin came out, it struck the injured employee's left hand causing a fractured wrist and a tendon/ligament injury. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*