Light's Welding Incorporated
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — ANNVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Light's Welding Incorporated | Report ID | 2018088441 |
| Address | 2628 Brandt Road | City, State ZIP | ANNVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17003 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -76.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hoist to lift a 4-foot long, 133-pound channel when the rigging on the hoist released, causing the load to fall onto his right arm. He was hospitalized with a fractured right forearm.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2018, a worker at Light's Welding Incorporated in ANNVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with structural metal materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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