Access Demolition Contracting, Inc.
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND
| Employer | Access Demolition Contracting, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010338 |
| Address | 539 Boyles Street | City, State ZIP | FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND 21702 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2021 | 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, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Walls |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1510174 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.43000, -77.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing demolition on an interior wall. As the employee was walking away from the wall, it collapsed and partially buried him, resulting in injuries to his head and neck, and potentially a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2021, a worker at Access Demolition Contracting, Inc. in FORT DETRICK, 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, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with walls identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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