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BEACON PIPING COMPANY

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BEACON PIPING COMPANY in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer BEACON PIPING COMPANY Report ID 2016065369
Address UMASS Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard City, State ZIP BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125
Event Date June 16, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Pressure lines, except hoses
Industry (NAICS) 237110 Inspection # 1158277
GPS Coordinates 42.31000, -71.06000

Incident Narrative

An employee was seriously injured when he was struck by a pressure cap while performing an air pressure test on a 20-inch pipe.

Incident Summary

On June 16, 2016, a worker at BEACON PIPING COMPANY in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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