Rogers Electric, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - COAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Rogers Electric, Inc. in COAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania
Employer Rogers Electric, Inc.
Address Aldi
City, State ZIP COAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania 17866
Report ID 2019032996
Event Date March 21, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Coccygeal region
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Switchboards, switches, fuses
Industry (NAICS) 238210
Inspection # 1387015
GPS Coordinates 40.78927, -76.50937

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Incident Narrative

Three employees had moved a metal electrical cabinet (about 8 by 11 feet) for a new power wall at a new construction site. The cabinet was placed against a wall. While holes were being drilled in it, it tipped over and struck one of the employees. The employee was pinned beneath the cabinet and suffered injuries including a broken tailbone. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2019, a worker at Rogers Electric, Inc. in COAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania suffered fractures to the coccygeal region. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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