Merrill Steel South

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Merrill Steel South in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Employer Merrill Steel South Report ID 20191112246
Address 2101 North Packer Road City, State ZIP SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803
Event Date November 26, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332313 Inspection # 1447871
GPS Coordinates 37.23000, -93.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a crane to lift chains when the crane's hook got tangled. The crane's cable snapped and hit the employee in the lower back, causing a bruised liver, three fractured ribs, and a lumbar fracture.

Incident Summary

On November 26, 2019, a worker at Merrill Steel South in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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