Paul Giroux, Inc.
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Bruises, contusions — WIND GAP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Paul Giroux, Inc. | Report ID | 2019021903 |
| Address | 550 Male Road | City, State ZIP | WIND GAP, PENNSYLVANIA 18091 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -75.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a tractor-trailer truck as it dumped a load of logs. The truck hit a bump and the trailer tipped over, taking the cab with it. The employee suffered bruising to the left shoulder and body.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2019, a worker at Paul Giroux, Inc. in WIND GAP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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