Stephens Pipe and Steel
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Stephens Pipe and Steel | Report ID | 2020054281 |
| Address | 3450 Millikin CT, Unit A | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Secondary Source | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -83.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just delivered a 30-foot cantilever gate. He began re-strapping his remaining load while others unloaded the gate. The gate slipped out of the forks of a skid steer, tipped over, and struck the employee's legs from behind. Both his ankles were broken and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2020, a worker at Stephens Pipe and Steel in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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