Nazareth Hospital
Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Nazareth Hospital | Report ID | 2017109960 |
| Address | 2601 Holme Avenue | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19152 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.05000, -75.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a caged area outside the building when he hit the right side of his face on an insulated pipe, suffering a head contusion.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2017, a worker at Nazareth Hospital in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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