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Ergon Refining

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ergon Refining in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Ergon Refining Report ID 2023010982
Address 2125 Haining Road City, State ZIP VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183
Event Date January 31, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Machine, tool, and electric parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 324110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.38000, -90.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was replacing bearings on a compressor shaft when the shaft fell and struck the employee's hand. The employee sustained a laceration and fracture to their left ring finger.

Incident Summary

On January 31, 2023, a worker at Ergon Refining in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machine, tool, and electric parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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