GSI Breman LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BREMEN, ALABAMA
| Employer | GSI Breman LLC | Report ID | 2019054441 |
| Address | 1759 County Road 68 | City, State ZIP | BREMEN, ALABAMA 35033 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -87.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was programming a press brake and leaned against a pallet that was being used for parts placement. The pallet tilted and spilled twelve metal parts, each weighing 11.5 pounds. Some of the falling parts fractured the employee's left foot.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2019, a worker at GSI Breman LLC in BREMEN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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