B.M.S. Natural Resources, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — STIRRAT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | B.M.S. Natural Resources, Inc. | Report ID | 2021065246 |
| Address | Rt. 44 South | City, State ZIP | STIRRAT, WEST VIRGINIA 25670 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213113 | Inspection # | 1529160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.81000, -81.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing bolts on a belt drive. When a bolt was removed, the belt drive twisted loose, swung upward, and hit the employee, breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2021, a worker at B.M.S. Natural Resources, Inc. in STIRRAT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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