General Glass International
Struck by falling object unspecified — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | General Glass International | Report ID | 20241110858 |
| Address | 101 Venture Way | City, State ZIP | SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY 07094 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Panels, sheets, plates glass |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -74.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was offloading a 1,200-pound glass panel from a delivery truck when the panel slipped and struck their left leg, resulting in crush injuries.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2024, a worker at General Glass International in SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with panels, sheets, plates glass identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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