Advantage Resourcing
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Advantage Resourcing | Report ID | 2016065104 |
| Address | 4528 Westgate Parkway | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36303 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.27000, -85.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a beam with an overhead crane when the beam fell on his right leg, breaking it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2016, a worker at Advantage Resourcing in DOTHAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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