Applegate Green Fiber
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Applegate Green Fiber | Report ID | 2022119818 |
| Address | 157 Passan Drive | City, State ZIP | WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA 18702 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -75.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wires from bales of paper for recycling. A stack of paper fell on the employee's leg, resulting in inflammation and contusions of the leg and knee. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2022, a worker at Applegate Green Fiber in WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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