RIDGEWAY EQUIPMENT
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — VICTOR, NEW YORK
| Employer | RIDGEWAY EQUIPMENT | Report ID | 2020010503 |
| Address | Pinnacle Athletic Campus, 7600 Pinnacle Drive | City, State ZIP | VICTOR, NEW YORK 14564 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 | Inspection # | 1468624 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.97000, -77.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were delivering refrigerator up a ramp using a furniture dolly when the dolly and refrigerator tipped over, striking one employee. The employee suffered three broken vertebrae in the neck area and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2020, a worker at RIDGEWAY EQUIPMENT in VICTOR, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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