HRI, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | HRI, Inc. | Report ID | 2022043584 |
| Address | Mile Marker 164 Interstate 80 | City, State ZIP | BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA 16823 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Fasteners, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.95000, -77.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just set two jersey barriers in place and was working to secure them. A 30-pound locking pin was dropped into place and broke the employee's arm. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2022, a worker at HRI, Inc. in BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with fasteners, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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