Kiewit, Inc
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — IRWIN, OHIO
| Employer | Kiewit, Inc | Report ID | 20231110410 |
| Address | 11350 Rosedale - Milford Center Rd | City, State ZIP | IRWIN, OHIO 43029 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.09000, -83.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was offloading straw bales from a tractor trailer. When he opened the trailer doors, a hay bale fell out and struck him on the head. He suffered a head injury.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2023, a worker at Kiewit, Inc in IRWIN, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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