Superior Forge and Steel Corporation
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Superior Forge and Steel Corporation | Report ID | 20231110967 |
| Address | 597 Commerce Avenue | City, State ZIP | NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16101 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Grates and drains in floor surface |
| Secondary Source | Confined spaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333519 | Inspection # | 1715653 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing grating to change metal chip hoppers located in a pit. The employee lost his balance and fell approximately 12 feet from the grate, landing in the metal chip hopper. The employee sustained a sprained right foot, a left foot fracture, and a fractured L5 vertebra.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2023, a worker at Superior Forge and Steel Corporation in NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with grates and drains in floor surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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