J.W. Didado Electric LLC
Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels — NEW TRIPOLI, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | J.W. Didado Electric LLC | Report ID | 20241211488 |
| Address | 8495 Kistler Valley Rd. | City, State ZIP | NEW TRIPOLI, PENNSYLVANIA 18066 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Body Part | Internal neck structures |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.64000, -75.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a bucket approximately 75 feet above the ground while replacing the wiring in non-energized overhead powerlines. The bucket was being lowered when it snagged one of the wires, causing momentary wire tension. The wire then snapped back and struck the employee's chin and throat area, resulting in a torn esophagus that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2024, a worker at J.W. Didado Electric LLC in NEW TRIPOLI, PENNSYLVANIA suffered closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels to the internal neck structures. The incident was classified as struck by propelled object or substance unspecified, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 15 severe injury reports involving "Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified injuries.
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