Danzer Veneer of America
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — 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.
Context
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