Jennings Plant Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — VALLEY, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Jennings Plant Services | Report ID | 2021108867 |
| Address | 600 E Meigs St | City, State ZIP | VALLEY, NEBRASKA 68064 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -96.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were manually moving an I-beam. The I-beam tipped over onto one employee, striking him in the torso. He sustained internal injuries to the midsection and pelvis.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2021, a worker at Jennings Plant Services in VALLEY, NEBRASKA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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