SSA Pacific (aka, Marine), Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | SSA Pacific (aka, Marine), Inc. | Report ID | 2020010807 |
| Address | 10th Avenue Marine Terminal | City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.71000, -117.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A longshoreman was unloading I-beams off a cargo ship. The beams were secured with a lashing system composed of wooden 4-by-4s and cables. While the cables were being loosened, a 4-by-4 sprung loose and struck the employee on the hardhat, causing a head injury.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2020, a worker at SSA Pacific (aka, Marine), Inc. in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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