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Richard Goettle, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Richard Goettle, Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Richard Goettle, Inc. Report ID 2021076349
Address 3300 Prebble Avenue City, State ZIP PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15233
Event Date July 30, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Sheet metal
Industry (NAICS) 238910 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.47000, -80.04000

Incident Narrative

An employee walked under an aerial lift as a piece of sheet piling was being cut. The piece fell approximately 20 feet and struck his hard hat and neck, resulting in a neck laceration.

Incident Summary

On July 30, 2021, a worker at Richard Goettle, Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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