Colt Builders Corp.
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Colt Builders Corp. | Report ID | 2017054714 |
| Address | 540 Revere Beach Blvd. | City, State ZIP | REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS 02151 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Walls |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.42000, -70.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 5/24/17, an employee was removing the bottom bracing of a wall when it began to collapse. The employee attempted to catch the wall and suffered an umbilical hernia, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2017, a worker at Colt Builders Corp. in REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with walls identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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