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Structures Derek International, S.A.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Structures Derek International, S.A. in SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Structures Derek International, S.A. Report ID 20181112126
Address 1 Pearce Memorial Drive City, State ZIP SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS 01906
Event Date November 27, 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 Beams-unattached metal
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # 1363166
GPS Coordinates 42.46000, -71.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was preparing structural beams for hoisting and was struck by a beam that tipped over during hoisting. The employee sustained a fractured leg.

Incident Summary

On November 27, 2018, a worker at Structures Derek International, S.A. in SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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