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ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS in CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS Report ID 20171211954
Address 2001 HARRISBURG PIKE City, State ZIP CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17015
Event Date December 16, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 484110 Inspection # 1285242
GPS Coordinates 40.23000, -77.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was loosening a cargo strap in a truck trailer when the cargo toppled over and struck him, fracturing his left shoulder blade and collarbone.

Incident Summary

On December 16, 2017, a worker at ABF FREIGHT SYSTEMS in CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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