Sowles Co.
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified — Fractures — GREAT FALLS, MONTANA
| Employer | Sowles Co. | Report ID | 20181011180 |
| Address | 1301 S 20th Street | City, State ZIP | GREAT FALLS, MONTANA 59403 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.49000, -111.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on an I-beam in the lay down area. The employee stepped down from the I-beam and another I-bean (approximately 3,200 lbs.) rolled over onto his ankles fracturing both ankles and the lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2018, a worker at Sowles Co. in GREAT FALLS, MONTANA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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