PEP Transportation
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | PEP Transportation | Report ID | 2024021151 |
| Address | 12 Ingalls Court | City, State ZIP | METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS 01844 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Trucks unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.72000, -71.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rolling up cargo straps on the side of a truck bed in order to unload lumber. Part of the load shifted and fell from the side of the trailer striking the employee and causing injury to their pelvis/rib.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2024, a worker at PEP Transportation in METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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