STS Steel, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
| Employer | STS Steel, Inc. | Report ID | 2020043970 |
| Address | 10 Rush St. | City, State ZIP | SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12305 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-other fixed or stationary cranes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.82000, -73.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a jib crane to position a beam onto a workhorse when the beam struck a second beam, causing the second beam to fall to the floor. The beam, which weighed 644 lbs., fell on and crushed the employee's left foot.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2020, a worker at STS Steel, Inc. in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK suffered crushing injuries to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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