Wagner Construction
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Wagner Construction | Report ID | 2020087503 |
| Address | 31st Street | City, State ZIP | MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA 58701 |
| Event Date | August 8, 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 part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1487752 |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.20000, -101.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a choke sling for piping when the excavator rotated and struck the employee. The employee suffered rib fractures and internal bleeding.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2020, a worker at Wagner Construction in MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA 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 part of powered vehicle, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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