Precision Drilling
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ALMA, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Precision Drilling | Report ID | 2015052839 |
| Address | 977 Middle Island Road | City, State ZIP | ALMA, WEST VIRGINIA 26320 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.41000, -80.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were trying to maneuver a metal pipe into place using a hoist when the swivel released and caused the pipe to suddenly lift up about 6 inches and strike the injured employee in the jaw.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2015, a worker at Precision Drilling in ALMA, WEST VIRGINIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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