METAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Crushing injuries — AULT, COLORADO
| Employer | METAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | Report ID | 2017054836 |
| Address | 330 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE | City, State ZIP | AULT, COLORADO 80610 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -104.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to flip a large steel assembly with a coworker. The employee stood the assembly on its end and was attempting to adjust it when it became de-stabilized and fell onto the employee, crushing the employee's shoulder and chest.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2017, a worker at METAL SOLUTIONS, INC. in AULT, COLORADO suffered crushing injuries to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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