PRIME INC

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PRIME INC in 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.

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