# Bruises, contusions at United Foundations Drilling
> OSHA SIR `2023076350` · 7/17/2023 · ARLINGTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lumbar region
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Drilling machines, drilling augers
## Employer
- **Name:** United Foundations Drilling
- **Location:** 1120 I20, ARLINGTON, TEXAS, 76017
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The injured employee was directing the drill operator when a cylinder broke on the drilling rig. This caused the drilling rig arm to swing around and impact the injured employee's back. The employee sustained contusions to the lower back and the employee was hospitalized.

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