Trevdan, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — SELLERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Trevdan, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054793 |
| Address | 1221 Rt 309 | City, State ZIP | SELLERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18960 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | 1158093 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.37000, -75.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing in front of racking that held bundles of steel. The racking tipped forward and the top bundle of steel slid forward off the rack striking the employee and crushing their legs.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2016, a worker at Trevdan, Inc. in SELLERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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