New River Electrical Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SALINEVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | New River Electrical Corporation | Report ID | 2019010254 |
| Address | 23 Hazel Run | City, State ZIP | SALINEVILLE, OHIO 43945 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2019 | 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 dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1371923 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -80.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A line crew was digging post holes with a vehicle-mounted auger. The crew had finished digging a hole and was attempting to stow the auger back onto the vehicle. They had just stowed the Kelley bar when a restraining strap broke. The Kelley bar then sprung loose and hit an employee in the chest. The employee was hospitalized with a spleen injury and seven broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2019, a worker at New River Electrical Corporation in SALINEVILLE, OHIO 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 dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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