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Goodwill of Southwestern PA

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Goodwill of Southwestern PA in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Goodwill of Southwestern PA Report ID 2017032924
Address 2400 East Carson Street City, State ZIP PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15203
Event Date March 28, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Walls
Industry (NAICS) 624310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.42000, -79.97000

Incident Narrative

A trainee fractured his distal wrist while attempting to take down drywall with his hands.

Incident Summary

On March 28, 2017, a worker at Goodwill of Southwestern PA in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with walls identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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