PRIME INC
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PRIME INC | Report ID | 2016054480 |
| Address | 130 ARMSTRONG RD | City, State ZIP | PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18641 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pressurized air-blast | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -75.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was airing up a steer tire for a tractor trailer truck. He put it in a cage and was walking back to check for leaks when a zipper rupture occurred. The force pushed him back and he fell onto the ground. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2016, a worker at PRIME INC in PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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