Offset Paperback Mfrs. Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Offset Paperback Mfrs. Inc. | Report ID | 2017076540 |
| Address | 2211 Memorial Hwy. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA 18612 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple leg locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323117 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.32000, -75.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On Friday, July 14, 2017, at approximately 12:15 PM, an employee was guiding cans (printing equipment) to a forklift platform when a can behind her fell and struck her left knee and lower leg. She was hospitalized with a crushing injury.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2017, a worker at Offset Paperback Mfrs. Inc. in DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the multiple leg locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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