CALDWELL, IDAHO—
Kit Homebuilders West, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Kit Homebuilders West, LLC, 1124 Garber St, CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was walking near a mobile home that had loose plastic and a large piece of 1x2 wood when the wind blew the plastic and the wood. The wood then struck the employee's abdomen, injuring his spleen and requiring hospitalization.
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An employee was climbing an extension ladder when he lost his balance and fell to the ground hitting his head. The employee required in patient hospitalization for treatment.
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An employee working with a table saw attempted to move material away from the blade and contacted the saw blade resulting in the amputation of one finger and laceration of three fingers.
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