A.J. Vater and Company Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | A.J. Vater and Company Inc. | Report ID | 20211210375 |
| Address | 201 Munson Avenue | City, State ZIP | MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA 15136 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.47000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving plywood sheets. When they attempted to move the rearmost plywood sheet, the front plywood sheets fell and struck the employee, resulting in a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2021, a worker at A.J. Vater and Company Inc. in MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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