United Rentals Trench Safety
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | United Rentals Trench Safety | Report ID | 2018099236 |
| Address | 4000 S. 26th St. | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19112 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -75.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a load of shoring equipment being moved by an excavator when the boom swung, breaking an ankle and heel. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2018, a worker at United Rentals Trench Safety in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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