Hyundai L&C USA
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — NORTH WALES, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hyundai L&C USA | Report ID | 2024076646 |
| Address | 135 Hartman Road | City, State ZIP | NORTH WALES, PENNSYLVANIA 19454 |
| Event Date | July 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Structural panels and sheets unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423320 | Inspection # | 1763738 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.22000, -75.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An overhead crane was carrying two slabs of material. The material slipped out of the crane's clasp, fell, and crushed an employee's leg. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 22, 2024, a worker at Hyundai L&C USA in NORTH WALES, PENNSYLVANIA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with structural panels and sheets unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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