Contractor Transport
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — TROUT RUN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Contractor Transport | Report ID | 20191111780 |
| Address | Lycoming Water Withdrawal, 6080 PA 14 | City, State ZIP | TROUT RUN, PENNSYLVANIA 17771 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.38000, -77.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A water tank driver was offloading at a job site when the employee's elbow struck a valve. The cap from the valve came off and struck the employee in the stomach, cutting the abdomen. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2019, a worker at Contractor Transport in TROUT RUN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 37 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified injuries.
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