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Hiab USA, Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BUFFALO, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hiab USA, Inc. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Employer Hiab USA, Inc. Report ID 2022043044
Address Weatherpanel SRS, 285 Chandler Street City, State ZIP BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14207
Event Date April 6, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Cranes-truck-mounted
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423810 Inspection # 1589904
GPS Coordinates 42.94000, -78.88000

Incident Narrative

An employee was servicing a truck-mounted loader crane. The crane started up and pinned the employee between the crane and the cab of the truck. The employee then fell approximately 3.5 feet to the ground, suffering fractured ribs, a punctured lung, fractured vertebrae, and a broken arm.

Incident Summary

On April 6, 2022, a worker at Hiab USA, Inc. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with cranes-truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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