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SIKA Corporation

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SIKA Corporation in FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer SIKA Corporation Report ID 2019044058
Address 150 Fairless Hills Drive City, State ZIP FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030
Event Date April 22, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Containers, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 327320 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.18000, -74.86000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a 30-to 40-gallon container of cement/mortar that was on wheels. The container tipped over onto the employee resulting in a back fracture.

Incident Summary

On April 22, 2019, a worker at SIKA Corporation in FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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