Ports America Chesapeake
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
| Employer | Ports America Chesapeake | Report ID | 2020087445 |
| Address | : 2200 Broening Highway | City, State ZIP | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21214 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.26000, -76.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two spotters and an operator were offloading excavators from a vessel using a crane when an excavator that was suspended in the air struck and pinned one of the spotters against the vessel. The spotter suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2020, a worker at Ports America Chesapeake in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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