Westport Axle Corporation
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Westport Axle Corporation | Report ID | 2017043157 |
| Address | 650 Boulder Drive, Suite 100A | City, State ZIP | BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18031 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333924 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -75.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving an axle unit on an assembly line when he slipped and fell backwards. His right leg was caught and crushed between the rails, causing a contusion and excessive pressure buildup.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2017, a worker at Westport Axle Corporation in BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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