Galaxie Industrial Services
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures and dislocations — WEIRTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Galaxie Industrial Services | Report ID | 2021064656 |
| Address | 100 Pennsylvania Ave | City, State ZIP | WEIRTON, WEST VIRGINIA 26062 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Hydrants | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41000, -80.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hooking up a fitting to a fire hydrant. Pressurized water from the hydrant knocked the employee to the ground. He suffered a dislocated right arm and a broken right leg.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2021, a worker at Galaxie Industrial Services in WEIRTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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