MAGEE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — ROMULUS, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MAGEE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. in ROMULUS, NEW YORK
Employer MAGEE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. Report ID 2019077383
Address 6055 Lakeview Lane City, State ZIP ROMULUS, NEW YORK 14541
Event Date July 19, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Chains, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.73000, -76.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee was unloading a piece of equipment when the chain broke and struck him in the leg fracturing his tibia and fibula.

Incident Summary

On July 19, 2019, a worker at MAGEE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. in ROMULUS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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