Precision Pipeline LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CLARIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Precision Pipeline LLC in CLARIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Precision Pipeline LLC Report ID 20181212633
Address Near 2004 Main Street City, State ZIP CLARIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA 15623
Event Date December 10, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Metal pipes, tubing
Industry (NAICS) 486990 Inspection # 1365460
GPS Coordinates 40.36000, -79.62000

Incident Narrative

An employee was conducting a test on a pipeline. While pushing a "pig" through a 20" pipe using compressed air, the steel door at the end of the pipe was blown off and struck the employee causing a broken arm requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 10, 2018, a worker at Precision Pipeline LLC in CLARIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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