WHC, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — TROY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | WHC, LLC | Report ID | 2017076710 |
| Address | 1249 Tennessee Gas Road | City, State ZIP | TROY, PENNSYLVANIA 16947 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | 1249951 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.73000, -76.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a coworker install a 600-pound flange/pup onto another pipe. The coworker was using a homemade flange hook to hold the flange/pup when the flange/pup fell onto the employee's foot. The employee was hospitalized with broken toes.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2017, a worker at WHC, LLC in TROY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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