Techo-Bloc Corp
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DOUGLASSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Techo-Bloc Corp | Report ID | 2022053751 |
| Address | 23 Quarry Road | City, State ZIP | DOUGLASSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19518 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Motors other than vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.25000, -75.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were replacing a motor for a drive system. The bolts for the motor sheared off and the motor fell onto one employee's abdomen, breaking the employee's pelvis. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2022, a worker at Techo-Bloc Corp in DOUGLASSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with motors other than vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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