F&G MECHANICAL
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | F&G MECHANICAL | Report ID | 20171111131 |
| Address | 10 Provost Street | City, State ZIP | JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07302 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2017 | 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 | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1280930 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -74.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was overseeing another employee who was removing a pipe cap when the pipe cap exploded off the pipe and struck the first employee's torso. The employee suffered broken ribs and a torn esophagus.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2017, a worker at F&G MECHANICAL in JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 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 caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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