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Westport Deptford Energy, LLC.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Crushing injuries — PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Westport Deptford Energy, LLC. in PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY
Employer Westport Deptford Energy, LLC. Report ID 2018043318
Address 3 Paradise Road City, State ZIP PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY 08066
Event Date April 6, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Clamps, couplings
Industry (NAICS) 221112 Inspection # 1312890
GPS Coordinates 39.84000, -75.22000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a coupling on a steam valve. The valve was under pressure, and when the steam was released, the coupling hit and crushed his right middle finger.

Incident Summary

On April 6, 2018, a worker at Westport Deptford Energy, LLC. in PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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