Gage Bros. Concrete Products, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Gage Bros. Concrete Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2017087473 |
| Address | 4301 W. 12th St | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57106 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.54000, -96.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a flatbed trailer, guiding a crane hook to move A-frames on the trailer. As the crane operator moved the hook upwards away from the A-frame, the hook became detached from the line. The hook assembly then fell from a height of approximately 12 feet, first hitting the steel A-frame, then hitting the employee on the back right side. He was knocked down onto the trailer, suffering a back injury and broken ribs and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2017, a worker at Gage Bros. Concrete Products, Inc. in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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