Owens Realty Network, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Strains — BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Owens Realty Network, LLC | Report ID | 2020066087 |
| Address | 2 Summit Place | City, State ZIP | BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Bottles, jugs, flasks |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.27000, -72.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a 10-gallon water container on a four-wheeled dolly. The dolly hit a bump and the container moved. The employee suffered a muscle strain in the lower back while trying to prevent the container from falling.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2020, a worker at Owens Realty Network, LLC in BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered strains to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bottles, jugs, flasks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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