Lanyi & Tevald Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Lanyi & Tevald Inc. | Report ID | 20191111603 |
| Address | 71 Veronica Ave | City, State ZIP | SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY 08873 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236116 | Inspection # | 1444623 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.48000, -74.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dismantling a manual overhead bay door. His hoodie was caught in the spring when it was released and hit left arm was broken.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2019, a worker at Lanyi & Tevald Inc. in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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