Langley Recycling, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — TOPEKA, KANSAS
| Employer | Langley Recycling, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076394 |
| Address | 503 Banner Street | City, State ZIP | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66606 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1163879 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.05000, -95.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a beam with a torch. When the beam was cut, it rolled and fell on and crushed both of the employee's feet.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2016, a worker at Langley Recycling, Inc. in TOPEKA, KANSAS suffered crushing injuries to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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