Andritz Separation, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — SCOTT DEPOT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Andritz Separation, Inc. | Report ID | 20161110970 |
| Address | 123 Erskine Lane | City, State ZIP | SCOTT DEPOT, WEST VIRGINIA 25560 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1193690 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.45000, -81.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 22, 2016, at approximately 8:00 a.m., an employee was using a floor-operated overhead crane to lift a gear unit. The fine thread eye bolts that secured the load to the chain sling became stripped and allowed the load to fall onto the employee, causing a fracture and nerve/artery damage.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2016, a worker at Andritz Separation, Inc. in SCOTT DEPOT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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