THE TENENBAUM FOUNDATION
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | THE TENENBAUM FOUNDATION | Report ID | 2020010850 |
| Address | 4500 WEST BETHANY ROAD | City, State ZIP | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72117 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Scrap metal |
| Secondary Source | Cabinets, cases-display, storage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.77000, -92.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee and a co-worker were receiving and inspecting scrap metal. A large scrap electrical cabinet needed to be moved to a different area for processing. Prior to moving it, they wanted to inspect the inside of the large electrical cabinet to ensure there were no unacceptable materials in the box. There was a large electrical control panel on top of the electrical box and it was sitting at an angle. As the injured employee lifted the door, the control panel shifted and fell, striking his left hand. He sustained a laceration of his left hand and a broken middle finger, which required surgery to repair.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2020, a worker at THE TENENBAUM FOUNDATION in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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