Zottola Fab, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Zottola Fab, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210819 |
| Address | 500 Western Avenue | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15342 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.25000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was underneath a set of stairs that had just been installed when a piece of steel fell and struck him in the head. Staples were needed to repair the employee's head injury.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2021, a worker at Zottola Fab, Inc. in HOUSTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the scalp. 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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