Tri-State Machine, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Tri-State Machine, Inc. | Report ID | 2021109305 |
| Address | 4701 Eoff Street | City, State ZIP | WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1563759 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -80.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the shop when several large pieces of metal welded together fell on his leg, resulting in a fracture. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2021, a worker at Tri-State Machine, Inc. in WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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