Phoenix Tube Co.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Phoenix Tube Co. | Report ID | 2018032596 |
| Address | 1185 Win Drive | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18017 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62000, -75.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead crane to move a bundle of metal piping. As he lowered the load to the ground, the strapping came loose, allowing the piping to fall on and break his leg.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2018, a worker at Phoenix Tube Co. in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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