Wohlsen Construction Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Wohlsen Construction Company | Report ID | 2016031892 |
| Address | 1321 North Sherman Street | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -76.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart of plywood when a strong wind blew the plywood over, causing the cart to strike and fracture the employee's left ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2016, a worker at Wohlsen Construction Company in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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