Ryerson
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — NORCROSS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ryerson | Report ID | 2017032787 |
| Address | 4000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.94000, -84.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was using a hoist to lift a bundle of steel onto a flatbed trailer. The strap that held the bundle became stuck on one of the latches on the flatbed and the employee attempted to loosen it. The bundle of steel came loose and struck the employee's knee.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2017, a worker at Ryerson in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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