CPC Logistics
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Avulsions, enucleations — 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.
Context
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