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ACPI

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — THOMPSONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ACPI in THOMPSONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer ACPI Report ID 2020109657
Address 12393 William Penn Highway City, State ZIP THOMPSONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17094
Event Date October 10, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 337110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.56000, -77.25000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pushing a cart loaded with countertops when it tipped over on top of the employee resulting in three fractured ribs.

Incident Summary

On October 10, 2020, a worker at ACPI in THOMPSONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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