Contractor Transport
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — SPRINGVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Contractor Transport | Report ID | 20221210521 |
| Address | Unknown HWY outside of town | City, State ZIP | SPRINGVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18844 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement |
| Secondary Source | Pickup truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -75.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was prepping for the inspection of a pickup bed when asphalt became unstuck and slid down, striking the employee. They sustained a left foot, ankle, and right leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2022, a worker at Contractor Transport in SPRINGVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with paving asphalt, asphaltic cement identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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