AMERICAN RAIL CAR INDUSTRIES
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — KENNETT, MISSOURI
| Employer | AMERICAN RAIL CAR INDUSTRIES | Report ID | 2016032255 |
| Address | 1904 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | KENNETT, MISSOURI 63857 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Machine platforms |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333512 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.23000, -90.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was up on the deck of the plasma cutter to operate the panel control box when he tripped falling forward onto the surface of the plasma table. He tried to break his fall with his right hand and broke his right wrist.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2016, a worker at AMERICAN RAIL CAR INDUSTRIES in KENNETT, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with machine platforms identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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