Bidell Gas Compression
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — WEIRTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Bidell Gas Compression | Report ID | 2023021393 |
| Address | 1400 Main Street | City, State ZIP | WEIRTON, WEST VIRGINIA 26062 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 | Inspection # | 1651261 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.42000, -80.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a metal beam with a crane when the beam came loose from the clamp and fell, pinning the employee to the ground.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2023, a worker at Bidell Gas Compression in WEIRTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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