Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Struck against stationary object while rising, lowering — Bruises, contusions — READING, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in READING, Pennsylvania
Employer Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Address 2120 Fairmont Avenue
City, State ZIP READING, Pennsylvania 19612
Report ID 20241110616
Event Date November 14, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions
Body Part Back lumbar region
Event Type Struck against stationary object while rising, lowering
Source of Injury Switchboards, panels, fuses
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 325211
Inspection # 1794107
GPS Coordinates 40.36000, -75.92000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was bending down to investigate a potential air leak. Upon standing up, his back contacted the electrical panel, which resulted in a severe hematoma to the lower back which required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2024, a worker at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in READING, Pennsylvania suffered bruises, contusions to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object while rising, lowering, with switchboards, panels, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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