Monofrax, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FALCONER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Monofrax, LLC | Report ID | 2020076938 |
| Address | New York Avenue | City, State ZIP | FALCONER, NEW YORK 14733 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.11000, -79.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was patching holes on a large refractory product. The product slipped off the working surface and fell on his leg, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2020, a worker at Monofrax, LLC in FALCONER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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