EBCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | EBCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION | Report ID | 2016021717 |
| Address | 4450 NORTH BROADWAY | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63147 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Secondary Source | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1130302 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.67000, -90.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 2/25/16, a powered industrial truck was moving a punch press (steel stamping machine) when the press fell on top of an employee working in the area. The employee was hospitalized with a broken arm.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2016, a worker at EBCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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