General Dynamics
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BATH, MAINE
| Employer | General Dynamics | Report ID | 2021010630 |
| Address | 700 Washington Street | City, State ZIP | BATH, MAINE 04530 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.90000, -69.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A rigging hook had just been unhooked from a pipe that a crane had lowered. While the crane's cables were being raised, the hook caught onto the racking that was bracing the pipes. The tip of the hook broke off and struck an employee in the jaw, lacerating and possibly breaking it.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2021, a worker at General Dynamics in BATH, MAINE suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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