CERTECH INC.
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified — Fractures — WOOD RIDGE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | CERTECH INC. | Report ID | 2015052766 |
| Address | 1 PARK PLACE WEST | City, State ZIP | WOOD RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07075 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327125 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.84000, -74.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A kiln cart struck an employee, breaking the employee's tibia and fibula bones when the employee's leg got caught between the moving cart and a stationary object. The employee was hospitalized and received emergency surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2015, a worker at CERTECH INC. in WOOD RIDGE, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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