Jackson County Memorial Hospital
Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ALTUS, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Jackson County Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 2015031505 |
| Address | 1200 East Pecan | City, State ZIP | ALTUS, OKLAHOMA 73521 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pots, pans, trays |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.63000, -99.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a tray from the kitchen to the cafeteria. Another employee opened the door, which pushed the tray into the employee's chest. The employee complained of chest pain and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2015, a worker at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in ALTUS, OKLAHOMA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with pots, pans, trays identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 81 severe injury reports involving "Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2018 | MK Industries | JEANERETTE, LOUISIANA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Mar 3, 2016 | Titan Electric LLC | SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Oct 3, 2019 | P.E.M. Tooling, Inc. | SPRING, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Dec 4, 2020 | The Davey Tree Expert Company | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jul 23, 2020 | NaturChem, Inc. | CONYERS, GEORGIA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Feb 23, 2017 | C.J. Hughes Construction | GALLIPOLIS, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 12, 2017 | World Wide Exchangers, LLC | SKIATOOK, OKLAHOMA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Classic Auto Supply Company, Inc. | COSHOCTON, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |