Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 2016042826 |
| Address | 2921 Hwy 49 N | City, State ZIP | PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS 72450 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.08000, -90.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were moving a stack of wear bands with an overhead crane. The wear bands fell over and struck an employee. He suffered a left shin laceration and left ankle fracture, as well as right leg laceration and right ankle injury.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2016, a worker at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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