NorDx Laboratory
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PORTLAND, MAINE
| Employer | NorDx Laboratory | Report ID | 2021076258 |
| Address | 22 Bramhall Street | City, State ZIP | PORTLAND, MAINE 04102 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -70.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A cart full of lead-lined sheetrock tipped over as it was being moved. Two employees were trapped under it; one suffered several broken ribs and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2021, a worker at NorDx Laboratory in PORTLAND, MAINE suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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