J.R. Simplot Company
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Fractures — POCATELLO, IDAHO
| Employer | J.R. Simplot Company | Report ID | 2025032279 |
| Address | 1150 West Hwy 30 | City, State ZIP | POCATELLO, IDAHO 83201 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipes and tubes plastic, PVC, rubber |
| Secondary Source | Excavators | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311423 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.19000, -112.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew was preparing a 20-foot section of 12-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe to be swung into a welder using an excavator, where it would be welded onto a longer run of pipe. One employee was facing the longer pipe in the welder while the 20-foot section was being rigged. The 20-foot section moved and struck the employee's left knee. The employee's left leg was broken below the knee.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2025, a worker at J.R. Simplot Company in POCATELLO, IDAHO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with pipes and tubes plastic, pvc, rubber identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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