Harding Metals, Inc.
Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NORTHWOOD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Harding Metals, Inc. | Report ID | 2023075992 |
| Address | 42 Harding Dr. | City, State ZIP | NORTHWOOD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03261 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1681262 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.19000, -71.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working underneath a vehicle that was suspended on two jack stands when the vehicle frame broke. The vehicle fell onto the employee, resulting in a back fracture, rib fractures, and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2023, a worker at Harding Metals, Inc. in NORTHWOOD, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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