Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Fractures — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Chesapeake Energy Corporation | Report ID | 20201211416 |
| Address | Taylor P 17-16-14 pad | City, State ZIP | SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71118 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Generators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.39000, -93.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a generator. His right hand came into contact with a rotary blade, which caused multiple lacerations and two broken bones in the back of the hand. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2020, a worker at Chesapeake Energy Corporation in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with generators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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