Barry Callebaut USA LLC

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Barry Callebaut USA LLC in DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Barry Callebaut USA LLC Report ID 2021086881
Address 9 Keystone Park City, State ZIP DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA 18512
Event Date August 13, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 311351 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.43000, -75.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was wrapping plastic around a pallet when they tripped over a leg of a conveyor system, fell, and hit their head on the concrete floor, resulting in hematoma. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On August 13, 2021, a worker at Barry Callebaut USA LLC in DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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