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TRC Environmental Corp

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MASONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at TRC Environmental Corp in MASONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer TRC Environmental Corp Report ID 2017032609
Address South Waters Street City, State ZIP MASONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15461
Event Date March 21, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary Source Excavating machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 541330 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.84000, -79.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was observing bridge construction when an excavator struck a telephone pole knocking it over. The telephone line struck the employee on the head. The employee was hospitalized for a head injury and an elevated heart rate.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2017, a worker at TRC Environmental Corp in MASONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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