American Well Service, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CROSBY, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | American Well Service, Inc. | Report ID | 20181212518 |
| Address | Nancy 4-14HN | City, State ZIP | CROSBY, NORTH DAKOTA 58730 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1366890 |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.91000, -103.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working below a rig platform. A rod transfer device was dropped from the platform and struck the employee in the face. The employee sustained a fracture jaw and other facial bones.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2018, a worker at American Well Service, Inc. in CROSBY, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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