Cascade Drilling
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — KEARNEYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Cascade Drilling | Report ID | 2020109489 |
| Address | 665 Port Avenue | City, State ZIP | KEARNEYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 25430 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.34000, -77.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out the skid steer bucket when the latch holding the bucket in place became stuck and wouldn't release. The employee used a hammer to release the bucket. The bucket fell approximately 18 inches and landed on the employee's left foot causing multiple fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at Cascade Drilling in KEARNEYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. 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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