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Werner Enterprises

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Werner Enterprises in SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Werner Enterprises Report ID 20181212353
Address Dollar General Store, 1811 Main Street City, State ZIP SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 15215
Event Date December 1, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 484121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.49000, -79.92000

Incident Narrative

On 12/01/2018, a driver was unloading freight, pushing a cart, when it rolled back and jerked and then fell over onto the driver's right leg/ankle. The right ankle was broken and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 1, 2018, a worker at Werner Enterprises in SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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