BSP Trans, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Fractures - BANGOR, Maine

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at BSP Trans, Inc. in BANGOR, Maine
Employer BSP Trans, Inc.
Address 179 Ammo Industrial Park
City, State ZIP BANGOR, Maine 04401
Report ID 2016032464
Event Date March 22, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 484110
GPS Coordinates 44.78109, -68.81713

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Incident Narrative

A load of steel in a 3x16 foot crate shifted while it was being strapped/secured to a truck, landing on and breaking an employee's ankle.

Incident Summary

On March 22, 2016, a worker at BSP Trans, Inc. in BANGOR, Maine suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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