Bella Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Fractures — MC CLELLANDTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Bella Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2021032278 |
| Address | Balsinger Road | City, State ZIP | MC CLELLANDTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15458 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -79.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along the edge of an excavation while the bucket was being changed on the excavator. The quick coupler slipped while releasing the bucket and the bucket slid down the spoil pile, knocking the employee into the ditch. The employee sustained a fractured bone in their back.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2021, a worker at Bella Enterprises, Inc. in MC CLELLANDTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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