LIMBACH COMPANY, LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified - Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified - WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia
| Employer | LIMBACH COMPANY, LLC |
| Address | 4301 13th St. NW |
| City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia 20011 |
| Report ID | 2015021267 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified |
| Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 |
| Inspection # | 1037194 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.94326, -77.02890 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were struck by a copper pipe when they went into a storage room to retrieve pipe. Employee #1 was treated for bruising and released; employee #2 was admitted for monitoring.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2015, a worker at LIMBACH COMPANY, LLC in WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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