CornellCookson, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MOUNTAIN TOP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | CornellCookson, Inc. | Report ID | 2019055023 |
| Address | 24 Elmwood Avenue | City, State ZIP | MOUNTAIN TOP, PENNSYLVANIA 18707 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Partitions | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.12000, -75.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a truck and placing metal rods onto a cantilever rack with the aid of a hoist. A metal rod dislodged from the rack, fell, and struck the employee on the back. The employee suffered a fractured back bone and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2019, a worker at CornellCookson, Inc. in MOUNTAIN TOP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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