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Minteq International, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — NORTH CANAAN, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Minteq International, Inc. in NORTH CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
Employer Minteq International, Inc. Report ID 20161211481
Address 77 Daisy Hill Road City, State ZIP NORTH CANAAN, CONNECTICUT 06018
Event Date December 9, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 331222 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.02000, -73.31000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a 700 lb. flange from the side of a winder coil of wire when the flange released and fell on the employee. The employee suffered a mild concussion, broken arm, and fractured L2 vertebra, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 9, 2016, a worker at Minteq International, Inc. in NORTH CANAAN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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