Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Fractures and dislocations - GAINESVILLE, Florida
| Employer | Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi |
| Address | 20114 N. SR 121 |
| City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, Florida 32608 |
| Report ID | 2016065917 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -82.39000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
On June 30, 2016, a work crew was preparing to offload an electric utility pole from a trailer to install it into the ground. As they attempted to roll the pole off the trailer, a hook-shaped copper ground on the pole caught and wrapped up the safety vest of the injured employee, causing him to be pulled toward the rolling pole. He tried to free himself, but the pole landed on his lower right leg, breaking his fibula and dislocating his ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2016, a worker at Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi in GAINESVILLE, Florida suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part injuries.
See all reports for Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2020 | Diamond Steel Construction | YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Complete Pump Service Co., Inc. | CHICAGO, Illinois | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jun 19, 2017 | DNow LP | MORTON, Texas | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | G & L Corporation | GROVE CITY, Ohio | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Sep 9, 2017 | South Atlantic Galvanizing | SHANNON, Mississippi | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Kinder Morgan | HOUSTON, Texas | Amputations | Hosp. |
| Dec 11, 2019 | ProPetro Services | MIDLAND, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | JBT Food Tech | LAKELAND, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.