Dahle Construction
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SALMON, IDAHO
| Employer | Dahle Construction | Report ID | 20161111196 |
| Address | 90 Highway 93 N. | City, State ZIP | SALMON, IDAHO 83467 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Cheek(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.19000, -113.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck in the face by a metal cap while leak testing a water line. The employee's cheekbone was fractured.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2016, a worker at Dahle Construction in SALMON, IDAHO suffered fractures to the cheek(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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