KISSICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI
| Employer | KISSICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Report ID | 20161211582 |
| Address | NE Colbern Rd & Cyclone School Rd | City, State ZIP | LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI 64086 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | 1198132 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.92000, -94.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting bags on a 16-inch by 20-foot ductile iron pipe that was resting on the forks of a skid steer. The employee was standing in front of the open forks when the pipe rolled off and landed on and broke the employee's left leg and foot.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2016, a worker at KISSICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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