Blazin Iron
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Crushing injuries — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Blazin Iron | Report ID | 2016076745 |
| Address | Corner 291/150 | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64156 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1177004 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.27000, -94.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While laying decking in a steel erection project, an employee fell approximately 17 feet to the surface below, landing on his feet and requiring overnight hospitalization for a crushing injury.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2016, a worker at Blazin Iron in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered crushing injuries to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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