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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CJ Hughes Construction Company, Inc. in 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.

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