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Centrim Electric Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Centrim Electric Inc. in EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY
Employer Centrim Electric Inc. Report ID 2015010120
Address 527 Old Bridge Rd. City, State ZIP EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08816
Event Date January 6, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1017667
GPS Coordinates 40.46000, -74.40000

Incident Narrative

A stack of 12 x 4 foot panels of sheet rock in the hallway of an under construction building fell on the employee and broke his leg.

Incident Summary

On January 6, 2015, a worker at Centrim Electric Inc. in EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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