Elite Gasfield Services
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Elite Gasfield Services | Report ID | 2016098293 |
| Address | GW Rentals Wellsite | City, State ZIP | TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA 26059 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -80.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a pressurized 4-inch hose when it was disconnected from his truck. The employee suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung and a right arm laceration.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2016, a worker at Elite Gasfield Services in TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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