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BMC

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — HELENA, MONTANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BMC in HELENA, MONTANA
Employer BMC Report ID 2018021705
Address 3052 Calloway City, State ZIP HELENA, MONTANA 59601
Event Date February 19, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Structural elements, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Delivery truck or van
Industry (NAICS) 444190 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 46.58000, -112.03000

Incident Narrative

An employee was opening a delivery truck door when floor joists fell off the truck and struck the employee, causing head and back injuries, as well as a neck fracture.

Incident Summary

On February 19, 2018, a worker at BMC in HELENA, MONTANA suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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