Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — KENAI, ALASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc in KENAI, ALASKA
Employer Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc Report ID 2016010176
Address Furie Monopod, Cook Inlet City, State ZIP KENAI, ALASKA 99611
Event Date January 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Head and trunk
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Rope, twine, string
Industry (NAICS) 562112 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 60.58000, -151.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee was struck in the head by a mooring line that broke while the employee was getting off the vessel. The employee suffered broken face and back bones that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On January 8, 2016, a worker at Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc in KENAI, ALASKA suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with rope, twine, string identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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