Hauling Reorganization III LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - BECKLEY, West Virginia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Hauling Reorganization III LLC in BECKLEY, West Virginia
Employer Hauling Reorganization III LLC
Address I77 MM 53
City, State ZIP BECKLEY, West Virginia 25801
Report ID 20210410286
Event Date April 7, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Chains, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Tow truck
Industry (NAICS) 488410
GPS Coordinates 37.82000, -81.26000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was helping to recover an RV that had gone over a highway embankment. A chain broke on the rotator wrecker and swung around behind the RV, wrapping around the employee's leg. This resulted in broken bones below the employee's right knee.

Incident Summary

On April 7, 2021, a worker at Hauling Reorganization III LLC in BECKLEY, West Virginia suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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