Greenwich Terminals LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Greenwich Terminals LLC | Report ID | 2020109960 |
| Address | 3301 South Columbus Boulevard | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19148 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Fasteners, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -75.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding a hoist to pick up a connex box. The twist lock came off the shipping container and struck the employee in the head causing a broken nose. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2020, a worker at Greenwich Terminals LLC in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with fasteners, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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