Associated Finish Systems, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Associated Finish Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2020109510 |
| Address | 104 East 2nd Street, UPMC Construction Site | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16550 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1498020 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.13000, -80.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving 10 sheets (74 lbs. each) of gypsum board on a cart across the east parking area. A caster wheel on the cart struck a storm drain with a slotted grate, causing a gust of wind to knock the sheets of gypsum onto the employee. The employee was trapped underneath and pinned to the ground. The employee suffered six fractures to his pelvis and was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at Associated Finish Systems, Inc. in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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