Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. | Report ID | 2015021198 |
| Address | 1616 North Cameron Street | City, State ZIP | HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17103 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Internal abdominal location, unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle, n.e.c | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1037385 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.27000, -76.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee of Hebron Inc. delivered scrap cars to a salvage yard. While unstrapping the restraints, at least two car logs dislodged from the scrap pile and rolled/slid, pinning the employee between the trailer and the car logs. The employee was hospitalized for injuries that included internal bleeding.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2015, a worker at Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. in HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the internal abdominal location, unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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