Nutrien Ag Solutions
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified — DUMAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Nutrien Ag Solutions | Report ID | 2020054776 |
| Address | 11958 Stone Road | City, State ZIP | DUMAS, TEXAS 79029 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.01000, -101.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a wheel loader (front-end loader) and removed an access plate to the bottom of the engine compartment. After the fasteners were removed, the access plate fell to the floor and crushed the employee's forearm between the plate and the floor. The employee suffered damage to the muscle and connective tissue (no broken bones).
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2020, a worker at Nutrien Ag Solutions in DUMAS, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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