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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2018032596 · 3/15/2018 · Phoenix Tube Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary source
Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name
Phoenix Tube Co.
Location
1185 Win Drive, BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA, 18017
NAICS
332996
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an overhead crane to move a bundle of metal piping. As he lowered the load to the ground, the strapping came loose, allowing the piping to fall on and break his leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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