Erie Forge and Steel, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Bruises, contusions — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Erie Forge and Steel, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010449 |
| Address | 1341 W 16th Street | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16502 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Angle irons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | 1511008 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10000, -80.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were preparing to lift a fabricated track, made of angle iron, off a floor. When it was lifted, the load shifted and struck an employee on the backs of the legs as he turned to get away. He suffered contusions and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2021, a worker at Erie Forge and Steel, Inc. in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with angle irons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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