Matsu Alabama, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Matsu Alabama, Inc. | Report ID | 2021097980 |
| Address | 9650 Kellner Rd SW | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35824 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.65000, -86.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was helping another employee with stacked product. The product fell, and the temporary employee suffered an arm laceration involving a major vein/artery. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2021, a worker at Matsu Alabama, Inc. in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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