CJ Hughes Construction Company, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | CJ Hughes Construction Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109625 |
| Address | 876 South Park Rd | City, State ZIP | CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Mini excavators |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine front attachments | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.30000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing housekeeping tasks when they were struck on the right shoulder by a mini excavator bucket, causing the employee to fall forward and strike the asphalt in front of him. The employed sustained a frontal lobe brain bleed, fractures to their right shoulder, orbital bone, and nose, as well as a forehead laceration.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2024, a worker at CJ Hughes Construction Company, Inc. in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with mini excavators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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