Grove U.S. LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SHADY GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Grove U.S. LLC | Report ID | 20191213210 |
| Address | 1565 Buchanan Trail East | City, State ZIP | SHADY GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 17256 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -77.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assembling a boom when a metal wedge fell out of the boom assembly and struck the employee on the forehead, causing a broken skull and a contusion.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2019, a worker at Grove U.S. LLC in SHADY GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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