Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC | Report ID | 2024043176 |
| Address | Intersection of Illinois Drive and West Liberty Avenue | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15216 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Lights, signs hazard and safety |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.39000, -80.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disassembling an arrow board sign for traffic control when the top section fell on part of the employee's right hand. This resulted in a broken index finger and a laceration to the hand. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2024, a worker at Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with lights, signs hazard and safety identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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