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Scenic Ridge Company

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Scenic Ridge Company in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Scenic Ridge Company Report ID 20201212085
Address 1331 Ivy Hill Road City, State ZIP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19150
Event Date December 29, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.08000, -75.17000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing lumber from a steel beam with a claw hammer. A metal sliver flew into the employee's right eye, causing an injury that required hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 29, 2020, a worker at Scenic Ridge Company in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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