K & K Inc
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ELLINWOOD, KANSAS
| Employer | K & K Inc | Report ID | 2018076842 |
| Address | 586 SE 70 Rd, Location of Norther Natural Gas Block Valve 3 | City, State ZIP | ELLINWOOD, KANSAS 67526 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.26000, -98.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was waiting for an excavator to move its boom into place and stop operating. The excavator stopped, and the employee walked toward the machine. The bucket began to move again and struck the employee, causing a spleen injury.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2018, a worker at K & K Inc in ELLINWOOD, KANSAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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