Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation | Report ID | 20161110583 |
| Address | 50 Campanelli Drive | City, State ZIP | WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01085 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.13000, -72.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
When an employee opened a trailer door, a mini refrigerator fell out and struck the employee on the head, causing a simple spinal fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2016, a worker at Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation in WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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