Minichi, Incorporated

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SCOTT TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Minichi, Incorporated in SCOTT TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Minichi, Incorporated Report ID 2016087108
Address I-81 N & SR 524 City, State ZIP SCOTT TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 18411
Event Date August 2, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Hoses
Secondary Source Pumps
Industry (NAICS) 238910 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.48000, -75.70000

Incident Narrative

An employee was standing by a concrete pump when a hose connected to the pump broke loose and struck the employee in the face, causing a laceration and nose fracture.

Incident Summary

On August 2, 2016, a worker at Minichi, Incorporated in SCOTT TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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