Glanbia Foods, Inc

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — RICHFIELD, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Glanbia Foods, Inc in RICHFIELD, IDAHO
Employer Glanbia Foods, Inc Report ID 20181212791
Address 1216 Hwy 26 City, State ZIP RICHFIELD, IDAHO 83349
Event Date December 13, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 311514 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.04000, -114.16000

Incident Narrative

An employee performing a leak test of 3" pipe was struck in the head with an end cap that dislodged once pressurized air was added to the line. The employee sustained a facial fracture and a skull fracture.

Incident Summary

On December 13, 2018, a worker at Glanbia Foods, Inc in RICHFIELD, IDAHO suffered fractures to the multiple head locations. 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.

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