Precision Pipeline LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CRAIGSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Precision Pipeline LLC | Report ID | 2023088012 |
| Address | Fire Tower Road, Between 618 and 698 | City, State ZIP | CRAIGSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 26205 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.32000, -80.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to unhook a boring machine. While standing 5-8 feet away from the machine, a securing bolt broke and the employee was struck by a chain in the head and face, resulting in a blunt force trauma.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2023, a worker at Precision Pipeline LLC in CRAIGSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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