OCCI
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — BOSWORTH, MISSOURI
| Employer | OCCI | Report ID | 2018032868 |
| Address | 35930 COUNTY RD 180 | City, State ZIP | BOSWORTH, MISSOURI 64623 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Slings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.46000, -93.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lowering a 24-inch long steel I-beam that was connected to a chain sling. After he disconnected one end of the rigging, the loose end struck and broke his leg.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2018, a worker at OCCI in BOSWORTH, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with slings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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