Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. | Report ID | 2021109204 |
| Address | 8999 Energy Drive | City, State ZIP | MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 26041 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | 1560181 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -80.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 10/25/2021 at approximately 10:25 a.m., an employee was pushing a catalyst when they fell 41 feet through a gap in the grating, resulting in a lacerated spleen, lacerated kidney, and bruised shoulder.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2021, a worker at Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. in MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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