JELD-WEN, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — CRAIGSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | JELD-WEN, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087684 |
| Address | 500 JELD-WEN ROAD | City, State ZIP | CRAIGSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 26205 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo |
| Secondary Source | Boilers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321918 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.32000, -80.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a boiler for maintenance. The hatch doors to the boiler were being opened. After opening the left door, the employee began to open the right door; as the employee removed the bolts to open the hatch, the hatch dislodged from the top hanger supporting bracket, fell, and struck the employee's left side. The employee suffered fractures to the skull, collarbone, wrist, and hand, all on the left side.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2024, a worker at JELD-WEN, Inc. in CRAIGSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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