General Dynamics
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — BATH, MAINE
| Employer | General Dynamics | Report ID | 20171211925 |
| Address | 700 Washington Street | City, State ZIP | BATH, MAINE 04530 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.90000, -69.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lowering a shell plate into position when the plate became wedged. The employee was attempting to pry the plate free when it swung into the employee, who sustained a fractured femur. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2017, a worker at General Dynamics in BATH, MAINE suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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