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Overhead Door Corporation

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — BERTRAND, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Overhead Door Corporation in BERTRAND, NEBRASKA
Employer Overhead Door Corporation Report ID 2016076419
Address 74237 Road D City, State ZIP BERTRAND, NEBRASKA 68927
Event Date July 15, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Shoulder(s) and arm(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Ropes, ties, chains, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Garage doors
Industry (NAICS) 238290 Inspection # 1162887
GPS Coordinates 40.54000, -99.62000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing a replacement garage door at a commercial business. During the installation, the crew released the tension off the last of three overhead springs. The spring caught the employee in the shoulder and upper right arm causing a severe laceration and pulling the employee into the side of the structure.

Incident Summary

On July 15, 2016, a worker at Overhead Door Corporation in BERTRAND, NEBRASKA suffered cuts, lacerations to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with ropes, ties, chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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