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The Wrecking Crew Inc

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — HAWK POINT, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Wrecking Crew Inc in HAWK POINT, MISSOURI
Employer The Wrecking Crew Inc Report ID 2016031985
Address 121 West Lincoln City, State ZIP HAWK POINT, MISSOURI 63349
Event Date March 6, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Skull
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Building materials, unspecified
Secondary Source Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238910 Inspection # 1132529
GPS Coordinates 38.97000, -91.13000

Incident Narrative

A crane operator was moving a load, which was secured by choker slings. An employee on the ground was struck in the head by the pole/rod while the lift was taking place, fracturing his skull.

Incident Summary

On March 6, 2016, a worker at The Wrecking Crew Inc in HAWK POINT, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with building materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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