Kivort Steel
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — FORT PLAIN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Kivort Steel | Report ID | 2019022153 |
| Address | Jayco Steel Fab LLC., 171 Tanners Road | City, State ZIP | FORT PLAIN, NEW YORK 13339 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Bundles, bales | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.88000, -74.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A driver was unloading a bundle of steel tubing. As the employee was pushing loose product back into the bundle, tubing fell from the bundle, hit the ground, and bounced into the driver's leg. The driver suffered a contusion to the right calf.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2019, a worker at Kivort Steel in FORT PLAIN, NEW YORK suffered bruises, contusions to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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