ACME STAMPING & WIRE FORMING COMPANY
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ACME STAMPING & WIRE FORMING COMPANY | Report ID | 2015041854 |
| Address | 201 CORLISS AVENUE | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15220 |
| Event Date | April 9, 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 | Strapping |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -80.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a broken leg when the strap being used to move a bundle of steel broke and fell on the employee. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery to repair the break.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2015, a worker at ACME STAMPING & WIRE FORMING COMPANY in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with strapping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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