ANDRITZ Metals USA Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Bruises, contusions — AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ANDRITZ Metals USA Inc. | Report ID | 2022043425 |
| Address | 2970 Duss Avenue | City, State ZIP | AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA 15003 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hammers-power not determined |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's hammer slipped and struck his leg, causing a hematoma. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2022, a worker at ANDRITZ Metals USA Inc. in AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hammers-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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