Overhead Door Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Cuts, lacerations - BERTRAND, Nebraska
| Employer | Overhead Door Corporation |
| Address | 74237 Road D |
| City, State ZIP | BERTRAND, Nebraska 68927 |
| Report ID | 2016076419 |
| 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 |
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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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