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Reitnouer, Inc.

Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Cuts, lacerations — BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Reitnouer, Inc. in BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Reitnouer, Inc. Report ID 2018010998
Address 5 E Pointe Drive City, State ZIP BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 19508
Event Date January 30, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 336212 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.29000, -75.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was under a tractor-trailer placing masking tape on items to be painted while a second employee was working on the airline for the air brakes. The second employee then tested the airlines, which caused a rear axel to fall on the first employee's left leg. The employee suffered lacerations and a possible fracture.

Incident Summary

On January 30, 2018, a worker at Reitnouer, Inc. in BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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