Brick, Stone and Related Construction Materials
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — EDMOND, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Brick, Stone and Related Construction Materials | Report ID | 2018032321 |
| Address | 149 N.E. 138th | City, State ZIP | EDMOND, OKLAHOMA 73013 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Stone, marble, granite slabs |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.61000, -97.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were attempting to move a crate of six granite slabs (weighing approximately 800 pounds each) from the back of a trailer using a chain. One end of the chain was tied to the mast of a forklift and the other wrapped around the bottom of the crate. Before they pulled the crate from the trailer, a strap that was holding the slabs broke, allowing the slabs to fall onto the injured employee, who broke both legs.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2018, a worker at Brick, Stone and Related Construction Materials in EDMOND, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with stone, marble, granite slabs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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