DCOR, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Crushing injuries — VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | DCOR, LLC | Report ID | 2022053905 |
| Address | RINCON ISLAND | City, State ZIP | VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93001 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.28000, -119.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a standpipe with his hands on a wrench and bolt. Once the bolts were loosened, the standpipe flange slipped and fell on the employee's right forearm, crushing it.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2022, a worker at DCOR, LLC in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA suffered crushing injuries to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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