SYSTEMAIRE INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Bruises, contusions - SAINT LOUIS, Missouri

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at SYSTEMAIRE INC. in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
Employer SYSTEMAIRE INC.
Address 301 N. Memorial Drive
City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63102
Report ID 20161211621
Event Date December 14, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions
Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238220
GPS Coordinates 38.62750, -90.18685

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Incident Narrative

An employee was helping to move a large heating/cooling piece of equipment when one of the panel doors fell off and struck his leg, contusing his thigh. His leg became swollen and required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On December 14, 2016, a worker at SYSTEMAIRE INC. in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri suffered bruises, contusions to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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