Fuzion Technologies, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — FREEPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Fuzion Technologies, Inc. | Report ID | 2015063953 |
| Address | 500 Mill Street | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 16229 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327124 | Inspection # | 1075927 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -79.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee suffered a broken leg after he fell about 44 inches while on a refractory brick cart.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2015, a worker at Fuzion Technologies, Inc. in FREEPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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