AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs — NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
| Employer | AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY | Report ID | 2020021964 |
| Address | Delaware Memorial Bridge | City, State ZIP | NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1467324 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.66000, -75.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew of ironworkers was disassembling am 1,100-pound steel jacking frame using chain hoists. The upper section of the frame freed from the upper bracket and the load became unstable, swung free, and knocked an employee to the ground. The employee suffered a concussion and lacerations to the kidney and pancreas.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2020, a worker at AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE suffered intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with parts and materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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