A. ZAHNER COMPANY
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | A. ZAHNER COMPANY | Report ID | 2017054245 |
| Address | 1400 E. 90th St. | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64116 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.96000, -94.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a steel panel when the panel fell and hit him on the left forearm. The steel panel cut into his skin, muscle, and tendon. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2017, a worker at A. ZAHNER COMPANY in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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