United Window & Door Mfg, Inc
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | United Window & Door Mfg, Inc | Report ID | 2021054099 |
| Address | 24-36 Fadem Road | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081 |
| Event Date | May 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -74.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a sheet of glass from a window sash when the glass slipped and the employee suffered a deep cut to his right leg. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 19, 2021, a worker at United Window & Door Mfg, Inc in SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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