Minichi, Incorporated
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — 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.
Context
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