The Napp-Grecco Company
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — KEARNY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | The Napp-Grecco Company | Report ID | 2023032769 |
| Address | 2 Fishouse Road | City, State ZIP | KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Excavating machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -74.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing next to a tree and watching as an electrical pole was removed. The pole fell and struck the employee, fracturing their right ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2023, a worker at The Napp-Grecco Company in KEARNY, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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