ACTION MECHANICAL, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | ACTION MECHANICAL, INC. | Report ID | 2017065238 |
| Address | 1856 LOMBARDY DRIVE | City, State ZIP | RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA 57701 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, n.e.c | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.06000, -103.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a sheet metal press when one of the rollers used to move the press became loose and slid away. The press became unbalanced and fell on the employee, pinning a leg against the floor. The employee's leg had to be amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2017, a worker at ACTION MECHANICAL, INC. in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered amputations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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