Apollo Metals Ltd,

Struck against stationary object n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Apollo Metals Ltd, in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania
Employer Apollo Metals Ltd,
Address 1001 14th Avenue
City, State ZIP BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania 18016
Report ID 2024098479
Event Date September 12, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object n.e.c.
Source of Injury Scrap metal
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 331410
GPS Coordinates 40.62986, -75.40364

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Incident Narrative

An employee was removing scrap metal pieces from work he was conducting and placing the scraps behind him. He kicked the scrap metal out of the way, and in doing so, cut his right leg just below the calf muscle and above the top of his boot. The employee required surgery for a torn Achilles tendon.

Incident Summary

On September 12, 2024, a worker at Apollo Metals Ltd, in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object n.e.c., with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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