Global Metal Construction
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Global Metal Construction | Report ID | 2017076335 |
| Address | 25910 U.S. Highway 23 S | City, State ZIP | CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO 43113 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Secondary Source | Vises, clamps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1248063 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.55000, -82.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to erect five rack frames. Before braces could be affixed to the frames, the C-clamp that was holding the second frame upright failed, causing the frame to fall on the employee. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left tibia, ruptured ACL, and a joint bleed.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2017, a worker at Global Metal Construction in CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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