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J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Report ID 2023065246
Address 500 S Muddy Creek Road City, State ZIP DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17517
Event Date June 14, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 488490 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.20000, -76.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cranking a landing gear on a semi-trailer. As he was pulling toward his body, his right hand slipped from the handle and the metal handle struck his mouth and right jaw area. The employee sustained a right mandible fracture.

Incident Summary

On June 14, 2023, a worker at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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