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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2021032278 · 3/16/2021 · Bella Enterprises, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
Source
Excavating machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Bella Enterprises, Inc.
Location
Balsinger Road, MC CLELLANDTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 15458
NAICS
237110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was walking along the edge of an excavation while the bucket was being changed on the excavator. The quick coupler slipped while releasing the bucket and the bucket slid down the spoil pile, knocking the employee into the ditch. The employee sustained a fractured bone in their back.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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