FLSmidth Inc.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. - Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions - FRAZIERS BOTTOM, West Virginia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at FLSmidth Inc. in FRAZIERS BOTTOM, West Virginia
Employer FLSmidth Inc.
Address 15926 Winfield Road
City, State ZIP FRAZIERS BOTTOM, West Virginia 25082
Report ID 2020021880
Event Date February 26, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 333131
GPS Coordinates 38.56036, -81.97642

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Incident Narrative

An employee was lifting a metal plate with an overhead crane and a magnet. The plate or the magnet shifted and struck the employee's chin. The employee sustained a fracture and laceration to the chin and a concussion.

Incident Summary

On February 26, 2020, a worker at FLSmidth Inc. in FRAZIERS BOTTOM, West Virginia suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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