Econoline Trailers, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DOUBLE SPRINGS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Econoline Trailers, Inc. | Report ID | 2015021336 |
| Address | 231 County Road 33 | City, State ZIP | DOUBLE SPRINGS, ALABAMA 35553 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.16000, -87.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was preparing a trailer for welding. The trailer slipped from the jig, falling on the employee's leg. Employee suffered a broken leg and was taken to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2015, a worker at Econoline Trailers, Inc. in DOUBLE SPRINGS, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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