Baker Hughes Oilfield
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MIDDLEBOURNE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Baker Hughes Oilfield | Report ID | 2015010700 |
| Address | Klondike Road | City, State ZIP | MIDDLEBOURNE, WEST VIRGINIA 26149 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Structures, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1021768 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.49000, -80.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 22, 2015, an employee was hospitalized after falling 12 feet to the ground through a 2' x 3' opening in a centrifuge stand.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2015, a worker at Baker Hughes Oilfield in MIDDLEBOURNE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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