Phoenix Metals Company, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Phoenix Metals Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2016021085 |
| Address | 4200 East Lake Blvd. | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35217 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1126110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -86.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee suffered a broken lower leg when a large steel coil tipped over and fell onto his right leg.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2016, a worker at Phoenix Metals Company, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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