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Trumpf Photonics

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Trumpf Photonics in CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY
Employer Trumpf Photonics Report ID 2017109499
Address 2601 Rt 130 South City, State ZIP CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY 08512
Event Date October 3, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Product assembly machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 333298 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.32000, -74.50000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to lift laboratory equipment when it became unstable and fell on him, trapping him underneath. He fractured his ankle, leg, pelvis, and ribs on both sides.

Incident Summary

On October 3, 2017, a worker at Trumpf Photonics in CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with product assembly machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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