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Old Colony Habitat for Humanity

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Old Colony Habitat for Humanity in ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Old Colony Habitat for Humanity Report ID 2021010243
Address 9 Washington Street City, State ZIP ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 02703
Event Date January 10, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Counters, counter tops
Industry (NAICS) 624190 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.93000, -71.35000

Incident Narrative

An employee was unloading a truck. A granite countertop slab slipped and hit the employee in the leg, causing a contusion to the right knee.

Incident Summary

On January 10, 2021, a worker at Old Colony Habitat for Humanity in ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with counters, counter tops identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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