MK Fire Protection
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | MK Fire Protection | Report ID | 2023065471 |
| Address | Landmark University City (120 S. 30th St.), 100 Penn Square East | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Material and personnel hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -75.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a roustabout. As he was lowering the hook for the cable and pulling the slack out of it, the lift began to tip over. The employee went to move out of the way but tripped and fell in the process. The lift then fell on the employee, lacerating his left leg and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2023, a worker at MK Fire Protection in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with material and personnel hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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