CERES MARINE TERMINALS, INC.
Moving in opposite directions, oncoming, nonroadway — Amputations — PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
| Employer | CERES MARINE TERMINALS, INC. | Report ID | 2016054718 |
| Address | Virginia International Gateway Terminals | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23703 |
| Event Date | May 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Moving in opposite directions, oncoming, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | 1164773 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.86000, -76.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While driving a straddle carrier, an employee collided with a second straddle carrier being driven by a coworker. The employee's carrier tipped over, amputating the employee's left leg above the knee.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2016, a worker at CERES MARINE TERMINALS, INC. in PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as moving in opposite directions, oncoming, nonroadway, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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