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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc. in MOUNDSVILLE, West Virginia
Employer Enerfab Power & Industrial, Inc.
Address 8999 Energy Drive
City, State ZIP MOUNDSVILLE, West Virginia 26041
Report ID 2021109204
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

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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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