CPC Logistics

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Avulsions, enucleations — MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CPC Logistics in MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer CPC Logistics Report ID 2016054248
Address Norfolk Southern Rail Yard, 98 Cabot Blvd City, State ZIP MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19067
Event Date May 16, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Avulsions, enucleations Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 488510 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.21000, -74.82000

Incident Narrative

An employee was handling a freight container on a chassis. When he hit a pin with a hammer, the container dropped and crushed his hand, pulling off his glove and skin. He was hospitalized for surgery.

Incident Summary

On May 16, 2016, a worker at CPC Logistics in MORRISVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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