Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

Name: Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries at Hyundai L&C USA
Start: 7/22/2024

1 hospitalization · 2024076646 · 7/22/2024 · Hyundai L&C USA

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Leg(s) unspecified
Nature of injury: Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries

Cause

Event: Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source: Structural panels and sheets unspecified
Secondary source: Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name: Hyundai L&C USA
Location: 135 Hartman Road, NORTH WALES, PENNSYLVANIA, 19454
NAICS: 423320
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An overhead crane was carrying two slabs of material. The material slipped out of the crane's clasp, fell, and crushed an employee's leg. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown