Powder River Transportation Services
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — BILLINGS, MONTANA
| Employer | Powder River Transportation Services | Report ID | 20231211310 |
| Address | 6830 Commercial Ave. | City, State ZIP | BILLINGS, MONTANA 59102 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pliers, tongs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 485510 | Inspection # | 1717511 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.73000, -108.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was using pliers to remove a cotter pin from something when the pliers slipped and struck the employee's left eye. The employee required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2023, a worker at Powder River Transportation Services in BILLINGS, MONTANA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with pliers, tongs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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