SOUTH STATE INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - BRIDGETON, New Jersey

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at SOUTH STATE INC. in BRIDGETON, New Jersey
Employer SOUTH STATE INC.
Address 202 REEVES RD.
City, State ZIP BRIDGETON, New Jersey 08302
Report ID 2022087022
Event Date August 9, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 324121
GPS Coordinates 39.42925, -75.19127

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Incident Narrative

Three sections of concrete forms had previously been assembled and used to pour concrete footings. The forms were being moved to prepare for the next section of the footing pour. One of the end sections was removed and hoisted away. The support braces of the next form were removed before the rigging was placed on the form, resulting in the form falling over and striking an employee's leg just above the knee. The employee's femur was fractured.

Incident Summary

On August 9, 2022, a worker at SOUTH STATE INC. in BRIDGETON, New Jersey suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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