J. Poli Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | J. Poli Inc. | Report ID | 2023010755 |
| Address | 2601 Jane Street | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15203 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.42000, -79.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a forklift to remove a pipe from the lower section of a pipe rack. Once the employee had the pipe on the forks, the employee parked the forklift and walked to the load to center it. Another pipe then shifted off the forks and fell, pinning the employee between the pipe and an ingot up ender behind him. The employee sustained a tibia and fibula fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2023, a worker at J. Poli Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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