Allen Distribution
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Allen Distribution | Report ID | 2015108107 |
| Address | 1700 Shearer Drive | City, State ZIP | CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bags, sacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1103864 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.19000, -77.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading 5 pound bags of flour from a rail car when the load shifted and fell onto the employee breaking the employee's nose, spine, ribs and ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2015, a worker at Allen Distribution in CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with bags, sacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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