Amec Foster Wheeler Constructors, Inc.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. - Fractures - RINCON, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Amec Foster Wheeler Constructors, Inc. in RINCON, Georgia
Employer Amec Foster Wheeler Constructors, Inc.
Address 437 Old Augusta Road S
City, State ZIP RINCON, Georgia 31326
Report ID 2016109898
Event Date October 20, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237130
GPS Coordinates 32.29755, -81.19088

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Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to raise a load with an air hoist when the air hoist came loose from its anchor point and swung down, striking the employee's torso and breaking ribs. The employee was hospitalized overnight.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2016, a worker at Amec Foster Wheeler Constructors, Inc. in RINCON, Georgia suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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