HIGH CONCRETE GROUP, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | HIGH CONCRETE GROUP, LLC | Report ID | 2018021539 |
| Address | 125 DENVER ROAD | City, State ZIP | DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17517 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.22000, -76.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a hydraulic jack that kicked out from a concrete form and struck him in his ribcage and right elbow. The employee was admitted to the hospital for an open wound fracture to his right elbow.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2018, a worker at HIGH CONCRETE GROUP, LLC in DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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