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Building Solutions LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — DODGE CITY, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Building Solutions LLC in DODGE CITY, KANSAS
Employer Building Solutions LLC Report ID 20161110314
Address 239 San Jose City, State ZIP DODGE CITY, KANSAS 67801
Event Date November 1, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Scalp
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Structural metal materials, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Metal plates, metal panels
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 37.77000, -100.01000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on the ground setting up some steel parts when an 8-inch C-channel post that had been previously set became loose and hit the employee on the back of his head, causing head trauma. He was hospitalized and required stitches.

Incident Summary

On November 1, 2016, a worker at Building Solutions LLC in DODGE CITY, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with structural metal materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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