AG Group Resources LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MEAD, NEBRASKA
| Employer | AG Group Resources LLC | Report ID | 2017109697 |
| Address | 1344 COunty Rd. 10 | City, State ZIP | MEAD, NEBRASKA 68041 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | 1271001 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -96.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was kneeling on the ground putting bolts on a rafter while a second metal rafter was leaning on a secured larger rafter section. A gust of wind blew the leaning metal rafter onto the employee, pinning him between the rafter on the ground and the rafter that fell on top of him. He suffered a facial laceration, broken foot, and broken cheek bones.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2017, a worker at AG Group Resources LLC in MEAD, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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