Permasteelisa North America
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Permasteelisa North America | Report ID | 2019077250 |
| Address | 295 Ella Grasso Tpke | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -72.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A wooden crate that contained plate glass toppled over and struck an employee resulting in fractures to the ankle, leg and hand.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2019, a worker at Permasteelisa North America in WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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