Owens Corning Kearny Roofing & Asphalt LLC

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — KEARNY, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Owens Corning Kearny Roofing & Asphalt LLC in 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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