Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Cuts, lacerations — MARIENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in MARIENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Kinder Morgan, Inc. Report ID 2021075652
Address 44264 Route 66 City, State ZIP MARIENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16239
Event Date July 10, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Head and trunk
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 211130 Inspection # 1542381
GPS Coordinates 41.54000, -79.03000

Incident Narrative

An employee was spotting for a forklift that was transporting compressor cylinders. The cylinders slid off the forklift's forks, struck the employee, and pinned him against another cylinder on the floor. He suffered lacerations to the abdomen and face and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On July 10, 2021, a worker at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in MARIENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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