Merrill Steel South
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | Merrill Steel South | Report ID | 20191011230 |
| Address | 2101 North Packer Road | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332313 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.23000, -93.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was building a load for a trailer. One of the I-beams being prepared was caught in the beam hooks and rolled onto the employee's right leg. His leg was broken right above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2019, a worker at Merrill Steel South in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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