SGS Industrial Services Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — EASTABOGA, ALABAMA
| Employer | SGS Industrial Services Inc. | Report ID | 2019032365 |
| Address | 1 Kronospan Way | City, State ZIP | EASTABOGA, ALABAMA 36260 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Slings | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | 1388682 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.61000, -85.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were rigging and lifting a load when they were struck by a 12-foot long, 1600-kg structural support that broke free from its chain sling during the lift. One employee suffered broken ribs, a broken left foot, a concussion and required stitches on the left ear.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2019, a worker at SGS Industrial Services Inc. in EASTABOGA, ALABAMA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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