ABS Global Inc.
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — MYERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ABS Global Inc. | Report ID | 2024064936 |
| Address | 81 East Rosebud Rd. | City, State ZIP | MYERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17067 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.40000, -76.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hitching a trailer to their vehicle when the trailer fell to the ground, trapping both of their legs. The employee sustained a fractured right leg.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2024, a worker at ABS Global Inc. in MYERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with vehicle trailers, trailing units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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