Belleflex Technologies, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FORD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Belleflex Technologies, LLC | Report ID | 2023021766 |
| Address | 706 Eljer Way | City, State ZIP | FORD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA 16226 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -79.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing poles for shipment when one of the poles rolled off the stack and struck his leg. The employee sustained a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2023, a worker at Belleflex Technologies, LLC in FORD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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