Harcros Chemicals Inc.
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Harcros Chemicals Inc. | Report ID | 2021087435 |
| Address | 8 Capital Street | City, State ZIP | NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03063 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.79000, -71.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a wrench. The employee fell backward into a valve, suffering an injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2021, a worker at Harcros Chemicals Inc. in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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