Midwest Drywall Co., Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — ROLAND, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2015010175 |
| Address | 205 Cherokee Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ROLAND, OKLAHOMA 74954 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1016803 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.40000, -94.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was crushed by falling sheetrock while it was being moved at a renovation site located at 205 Boulevard, Roland, Oklahoma. The sheetrock was leaned in an upright position, totaling 17 sheets or 1,360 pounds. The material fell on the employee's legs and crushed them.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2015, a worker at Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. in ROLAND, OKLAHOMA suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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