Midwest Fabrication and Construction
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Midwest Fabrication and Construction | Report ID | 20161211658 |
| Address | 1529 23rd St | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA 68601 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -97.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a conveyor belt when it slipped and fell on his lower leg, breaking his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2016, a worker at Midwest Fabrication and Construction in COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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