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Novitex Enterprise Solutions, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Novitex Enterprise Solutions, Inc. in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
Employer Novitex Enterprise Solutions, Inc. Report ID 2017021517
Address 758 Rainbow Road City, State ZIP WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06095
Event Date February 16, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones
Industry (NAICS) 323111 Inspection # 1210942
GPS Coordinates 41.91000, -72.71000

Incident Narrative

An employee was taking a roll of paper off a skid to put on the paper machine when the roll fell over and pinned him between it and the floor. He suffered a fractured lower leg and was hospitalized for surgery.

Incident Summary

On February 16, 2017, a worker at Novitex Enterprise Solutions, Inc. in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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