Potts Welding and Boiler Repair Co., Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — NEWARK, DELAWARE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Potts Welding and Boiler Repair Co., Inc. in NEWARK, DELAWARE
Employer Potts Welding and Boiler Repair Co., Inc. Report ID 2020032405
Address 1901 Ogletown Road City, State ZIP NEWARK, DELAWARE 19711
Event Date March 13, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Industry (NAICS) 332996 Inspection # 1470125
GPS Coordinates 39.68000, -75.71000

Incident Narrative

An employee was helping move a bundle of metal tubes. A couple of the tubes came loose and fell onto the employee, pinning him against another bundle and breaking his right shin.

Incident Summary

On March 13, 2020, a worker at Potts Welding and Boiler Repair Co., Inc. in NEWARK, DELAWARE suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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