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Readthread Spaces

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — , MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Readthread Spaces in , MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Readthread Spaces Report ID 2015129146
Address City, State ZIP , MASSACHUSETTS
Event Date December 3, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Tables, worktables
Industry (NAICS) 238390 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.56000, -71.13000

Incident Narrative

An employee was unstrapping office tables from the inside of a truck when the tables fell on top of him. He sustained 10 broken ribs and a gash to the head.

Incident Summary

On December 3, 2015, a worker at Readthread Spaces in , MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tables, worktables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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