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Golden Triangle Construction

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Golden Triangle Construction in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Golden Triangle Construction Report ID 2021064737
Address State Route 28 Southbound City, State ZIP PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15215
Event Date June 10, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Multiple foot (feet) locations
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.49000, -79.89000

Incident Narrative

Employees were disassembling a lattice boom crane. The crane had been lowered to a working height slightly above ground level and was also being supported by an assist crane. The injured employee was removing one of the connector pins when a section of the boom shifted downward and contacted his right foot resulting in a crushing injury to the foot and toes.

Incident Summary

On June 10, 2021, a worker at Golden Triangle Construction in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered crushing injuries to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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