Damage Control, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Damage Control, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087239 |
| Address | 1421 Rundle St | City, State ZIP | SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18504 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40000, -75.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A stack of acrylic plastic sheets fell on an employee, fracturing both of the employee's ankles.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2016, a worker at Damage Control, Inc. in SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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