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Rowa, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Rowa, Inc. in CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Rowa, Inc. Report ID 20181111400
Address 110 Phyllis Drive City, State ZIP CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA 19021
Event Date November 5, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Stacking machinery
Industry (NAICS) 325991 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.08000, -74.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a palletizer when it fell on top of him, resulting in a cut to the head and a broken jaw.

Incident Summary

On November 5, 2018, a worker at Rowa, Inc. in CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with stacking machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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