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APC Paper Co., Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at APC Paper Co., Inc. in CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer APC Paper Co., Inc. Report ID 2018076808
Address 130 Sullivan St. City, State ZIP CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03743
Event Date July 7, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Motors other than vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 322121 Inspection # 1328334
GPS Coordinates 43.37000, -72.34000

Incident Narrative

An employee was hit in the head with a motor that fell when its support bolt was removed. The employee sustained a head laceration.

Incident Summary

On July 7, 2018, a worker at APC Paper Co., Inc. in CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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