Ruhlman Brothers Inc
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ruhlman Brothers Inc | Report ID | 20241211510 |
| Address | 65 Musselman Road | City, State ZIP | HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine parts unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.75000, -76.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing the skirts on a curb machine mule that was on a forklift. The curb machine mule fell off the forklift and struck the employee, resulting in a back injury.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2024, a worker at Ruhlman Brothers Inc in HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with vehicle and machine parts unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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