FORSGREN, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | FORSGREN, INC. | Report ID | 2016065728 |
| Address | 4100 Gary St | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72903 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Secondary Source | Backhoes, trackhoes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.34000, -94.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a backhoe when he struck a security gate. When he attempted to lift the security gate, the gate fell on him and fractured his neck.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2016, a worker at FORSGREN, INC. in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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