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Heyco Metals, Inc.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — READING, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Heyco Metals, Inc. in READING, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Heyco Metals, Inc. Report ID 20190910119
Address 1069 Stinson Drive City, State ZIP READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19605
Event Date September 26, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Pelvis
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 331421 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.39000, -75.98000

Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a piece of equipment using a forklift and sling. The equipment spun and struck the employee on the left hip, breaking the employee's pelvis.

Incident Summary

On September 26, 2019, a worker at Heyco Metals, Inc. in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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