Masonic Village of the Grand Lodge of PA
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Masonic Village of the Grand Lodge of PA | Report ID | 2019077779 |
| Address | 1000 Masonic Drive | City, State ZIP | SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA 15143 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting trash into a compactor when a large chair fell onto his chest, breaking his ribs.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2019, a worker at Masonic Village of the Grand Lodge of PA in SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with chairs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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