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SIGCO, INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SIGCO, INC. in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer SIGCO, INC. Report ID 2023065029
Address 164 Burke St., Unit 103 City, State ZIP NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03060
Event Date June 7, 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 Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 327215 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.75000, -71.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee was making a delivery when they bumped into a metal forklift attachment. The attachment fell over and struck the employee's leg, resulting in a fracture that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 7, 2023, a worker at SIGCO, INC. in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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