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DJM Builders

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DJM Builders in MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer DJM Builders Report ID 2019088953
Address 4250 Old William Penn Highway City, State ZIP MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15146
Event Date August 29, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.44000, -79.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving material around in a warehouse. Sheets of particle board became unbalanced and fell on the employee, pushing him into a stack of drywall. He suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a cut above the right eye.

Incident Summary

On August 29, 2019, a worker at DJM Builders in MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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