SWVA, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | SWVA, Inc. | Report ID | 2024010949 |
| Address | 217 17th Street | City, State ZIP | HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25703 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Cranes unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Chains | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.42000, -82.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting a chain for a lift when the crane began to raise the material. The chain caught the employee's hand, causing two lacerations and a broken index finger that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2024, a worker at SWVA, Inc. in HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with cranes unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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