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Northland Power Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BUFFALO, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Northland Power Inc. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Employer Northland Power Inc. Report ID 2023032811
Address 2 Main Street City, State ZIP BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
Event Date March 29, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thoracic region
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Structures other than buildings, unspecified
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 221121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.87000, -78.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to secure a temporary power service enclosure during a windstorm. The wind caused the structure to fall on the employee, resulting in a T11 vertebra fracture.

Incident Summary

On March 29, 2023, a worker at Northland Power Inc. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the thoracic region. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with structures other than buildings, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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