Pilkington North America Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — URBANCREST, OHIO
| Employer | Pilkington North America Inc | Report ID | 2023010942 |
| Address | 3440 Centerpoint Drive | City, State ZIP | URBANCREST, OHIO 43123 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head, neck, and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327215 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -83.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sweeping the floor next to a stack of nested empty racks when the racks fell over and struck the employee. The employee sustained injuries to the head, neck, and lower back.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2023, a worker at Pilkington North America Inc in URBANCREST, OHIO suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head, neck, and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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