Progress Rail Services
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Crushing injuries — SIDNEY, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Progress Rail Services | Report ID | 2020010281 |
| Address | 10929 Road 32N | City, State ZIP | SIDNEY, NEBRASKA 69162 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely | Source of Injury | Wheels, tire rims |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.22000, -102.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to break loose rail wheels from icy conditions so they could be unloaded. When the rail wheel broke free, it rolled forward and crushed the employee's right leg against a piece of machinery, causing bruising.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2020, a worker at Progress Rail Services in SIDNEY, NEBRASKA suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with wheels, tire rims identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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