Owens Corning Kearny Roofing & Asphalt LLC
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — KEARNY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Owens Corning Kearny Roofing & Asphalt LLC | Report ID | 2022021114 |
| Address | 1249 Newark-Jersey City Turnpike | City, State ZIP | KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Wrenches-power not determined | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -74.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening an asphalt mechanical valve with a wrench when the wrench slipped off, causing him to fall backward and strike the ground. The employee suffered a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2022, a worker at Owens Corning Kearny Roofing & Asphalt LLC in KEARNY, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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