Hydro Extrusion North America
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Avulsions, enucleations — CRESSONA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hydro Extrusion North America | Report ID | 2018010310 |
| Address | 53 Pottsville St. | City, State ZIP | CRESSONA, PENNSYLVANIA 17929 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331316 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -76.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 10, 2018, at approximately 8:00 AM, an employee was removing a mandrel from a press using a hoist and a J-hook when the mandrel became disconnected from the J-hook and fell on the left lower leg (shin) of the employee, causing an avulsion. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2018, a worker at Hydro Extrusion North America in CRESSONA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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