Joe Jurgielewics & Son LTD
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Joe Jurgielewics & Son LTD | Report ID | 2023087293 |
| Address | 189 Cheese Lane | City, State ZIP | HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 19526 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Delivery truck or van | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424440 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.52000, -76.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing an egg transport unit (cart) from the back of a box truck. The cart rolled off the lift gate and struck the employee, fracturing their tibia.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2023, a worker at Joe Jurgielewics & Son LTD in HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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