ATLAS STEEL ERECTION
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WAHOO, NEBRASKA
| Employer | ATLAS STEEL ERECTION | Report ID | 2018099581 |
| Address | 1547 County Rd 13 | City, State ZIP | WAHOO, NEBRASKA 68066 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Vises, clamps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.22000, -96.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An iron worker was injured when a clamp fell approximately thirty-five feet and struck the employee in the head.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2018, a worker at ATLAS STEEL ERECTION in WAHOO, NEBRASKA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vises, clamps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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