RK Steel
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — EDGERTON, KANSAS
| Employer | RK Steel | Report ID | 20171211602 |
| Address | 31301 W. 181st | City, State ZIP | EDGERTON, KANSAS 66021 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1284411 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.79000, -94.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A steel piece fell off a load and struck an employee, lacerating his face and fracturing his left ankle and nose.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2017, a worker at RK Steel in EDGERTON, KANSAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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