Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Struck against stationary object while rising, lowering — Bruises, contusions — READING, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. | Report ID | 20241110616 |
| Address | 2120 Fairmont Avenue | City, State ZIP | READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19612 |
| 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 | ||
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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