Harry Masser Company, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Harry Masser Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098106 |
| Address | 3103 Lamb Avenue | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43219 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Scrap metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -82.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking a piece of copper off another piece of metal when the piece of metal fell and fractured their right leg.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2023, a worker at Harry Masser Company, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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