Estes Express Lines
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures and burns — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Estes Express Lines | Report ID | 2020032095 |
| Address | 221 Church Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.02000, -76.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A battery on a pallet fell onto an employee's leg, breaking the tibia and causing a chemical burn.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2020, a worker at Estes Express Lines in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and burns to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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