Danzer Veneer of America

Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — DARLINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Danzer Veneer of America in DARLINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Danzer Veneer of America Report ID 2022021301
Address 119 Aid Drive City, State ZIP DARLINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 16115
Event Date February 10, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Scalp
Event Type Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment Source of Injury Overhead hoists, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 321211 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.79000, -80.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using an overhead hoist to move an empty pallet from the sorting line. The connection to the trolley detached and part of the hoist struck the employee on top of their head, causing a laceration.

Incident Summary

On February 10, 2022, a worker at Danzer Veneer of America in DARLINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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