Custom Processing Services, Incorporated

Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — READING, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Custom Processing Services, Incorporated in READING, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Custom Processing Services, Incorporated Report ID 2025021564
Address 2 Birchmont Drive City, State ZIP READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19606
Event Date February 17, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Struck by other falling object n.e.c. Source of Injury Chutes
Secondary Source Source, secondary source unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 325998 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.30000, -75.88000

Incident Narrative

A maintenance technician was using a prybar to remove the last stuck bolt from a deflagration panel when a metal chute around the panel fell away, pinching his left forearm between the access panel opening of the chute and a railing. The employee suffered a contusion and crush injuries without fractures.

Incident Summary

On February 17, 2025, a worker at Custom Processing Services, Incorporated in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with chutes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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