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A.E. STEEL ERECTORS INC.

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 21 to 25 feet — Fractures — ORWELL, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at A.E. STEEL ERECTORS INC. in ORWELL, OHIO
Employer A.E. STEEL ERECTORS INC. Report ID 2019055324
Address 180 Penniaman Road City, State ZIP ORWELL, OHIO 44076
Event Date May 28, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 21 to 25 feet Source of Injury Structural elements, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Roof trusses, joists
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # 1405827
GPS Coordinates 41.52000, -80.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee was landing steel decking. A bar joist where the steel was being landed gave way causing the employee to ride the decking 25 feet to the ground. The employee suffered a cracked sternum and a broken rib.

Incident Summary

On May 28, 2019, a worker at A.E. STEEL ERECTORS INC. in ORWELL, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 21 to 25 feet, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 24 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 21 to 25 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 21 to 25 feet injuries.

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