Denis L Maher Co., LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE
| Employer | Denis L Maher Co., LLC | Report ID | 2017098499 |
| Address | 95 Reach Road | City, State ZIP | PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE 04769 |
| Event Date | September 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wire, cables-nonelectrical |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.69000, -67.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lowering a well pump down a well shaft when a 1/2-inch cable snapped and whipped back up, striking the employee. He suffered lacerations to both hands and bruising on the chest, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 4, 2017, a worker at Denis L Maher Co., LLC in PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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