Claypool Electric
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — LANCASTER, OHIO
| Employer | Claypool Electric | Report ID | 20161211804 |
| Address | 1275 Lancaster/Kirkersville Road | City, State ZIP | LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -82.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading light poles when a pole slipped from his hands. He tried to stop the pole from falling with his leg and suffered a right upper thigh injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2016, a worker at Claypool Electric in LANCASTER, OHIO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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