Faddis Concrete Products
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Faddis Concrete Products | Report ID | 2021064963 |
| Address | 205 West Washington St. | City, State ZIP | NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16101 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | 1538041 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99000, -80.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee and a co-worker were preparing to remove a load of mesh from a flatbed. After releasing the ratchet strap that was being used to secure the mesh, the tension on the strap caused the mesh to shift and fall toward the employee. The employee was pushed into a panel behind him, resulting in a fractured left index finger, C5 and C7 spinal fractures, and possible nerve damage.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2021, a worker at Faddis Concrete Products in NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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