PPG Industries, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PPG Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076262 |
| Address | 400 Park Drive | City, State ZIP | CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17015 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -77.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was throwing glass into the rework hopper when the glass slipped out of his hand and contacted his neck, lacerating it and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2016, a worker at PPG Industries, Inc. in CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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