Union Beer Distributors
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Crushing injuries — SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Union Beer Distributors | Report ID | 2023010475 |
| Address | 46 Meadowlands Pkwy | City, State ZIP | SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY 07094 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Beer and soda kegs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424810 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -74.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a keg from the pick location to a pallet when the keg fell and crushed the tip of his right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2023, a worker at Union Beer Distributors in SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY suffered crushing injuries to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with beer and soda kegs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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