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Vegely Welding Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Vegely Welding Inc. in DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Vegely Welding Inc. Report ID 20161211433
Address 600 Duquesne Blvd City, State ZIP DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA 15110
Event Date December 7, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332710 Inspection # 1196844
GPS Coordinates 40.37000, -79.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to move a jammed machinery part. He moved the controls, but the part did not move. While troubleshooting, he leaned on the part, which then moved and pushed him backwards. He tripped and fell, landing on and fracturing his right hip.

Incident Summary

On December 7, 2016, a worker at Vegely Welding Inc. in DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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