Builders Supply Co., Inc.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. - OMAHA, Nebraska

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Builders Supply Co., Inc. in OMAHA, Nebraska
Employer Builders Supply Co., Inc.
Address 5701 S. 72nd Street
City, State ZIP OMAHA, Nebraska 68127
Report ID 20161111197
Event Date November 30, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source of Injury Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 444110
Inspection # 1195740
GPS Coordinates 41.20112, -96.02367

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Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing the stacker portion of a door machine that had been elevated and supported with a forklift. When he removed the forklift and then removed a bolt, the stacker fell on him, crushing his pelvis and breaking ribs.

Incident Summary

On November 30, 2016, a worker at Builders Supply Co., Inc. in OMAHA, Nebraska suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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