J & G STEEL CORPORATION
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | J & G STEEL CORPORATION | Report ID | 2017032531 |
| Address | 2429 INDUSTRIAL RD. | City, State ZIP | SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA 74067 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1219261 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.03000, -96.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inserting a 5" pipe into a large section of duct work. He needed a come-a-long that was at the other end of the pipe. He climbed onto the pipe and started walking on the pipe to reach the come-a-long. When he reach a flange, he stepped over it and then fell approximately 6' to the floor. The employee sustained bruised ribs, a bulging disc and a grade two kidney tear.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2017, a worker at J & G STEEL CORPORATION in SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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