# Bruises, contusions at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20241110616` · 11/14/2024 · READING, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back  lumbar region
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against stationary object while rising, lowering
- **Source:** Switchboards, panels, fuses
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
- **Location:** 2120 Fairmont Avenue, READING, PENNSYLVANIA, 19612
- **NAICS:** 325211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was bending down to investigate a potential air leak. Upon standing up, his back contacted the electrical panel, which resulted in a severe hematoma to the lower back which required hospitalization.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*