United Window & Door Mfg, Inc

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Window & Door Mfg, Inc in 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.

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