VB Fabricators
Fall, slip, trip, unspecified — Fractures — GLENSHAW, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | VB Fabricators | Report ID | 20171010445 |
| Address | 1467 Glenn Avenue | City, State ZIP | GLENSHAW, PENNSYLVANIA 15116 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall, slip, trip, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.52000, -79.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an overhead crane when he lost his footing, fell, and fractured multiple ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2017, a worker at VB Fabricators in GLENSHAW, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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