Discount Fence of Connecticut, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Discount Fence of Connecticut, LLC | Report ID | 2021098092 |
| Address | 272 New Haven Avenue | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 06460 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Road signs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1553666 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.22000, -73.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fixing the angle of speed limit signs. The signs (weighing 1,000 pounds) slipped and crushed the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2021, a worker at Discount Fence of Connecticut, LLC in MILFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with road signs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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