Yell-O-Glow Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Yell-O-Glow Corporation | Report ID | 2018032262 |
| Address | 21 Arlington Street | City, State ZIP | CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS 02150 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424480 | Inspection # | 1302393 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.39000, -71.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a pallet that was struck by a powered industrial truck, breaking an ankle and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2018, a worker at Yell-O-Glow Corporation in CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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