Hornet Steel Buildings, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — ADEL, GEORGIA
| Employer | Hornet Steel Buildings, Inc. | Report ID | 2020065202 |
| Address | 601 South Elm St. | City, State ZIP | ADEL, GEORGIA 31620 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1478144 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.12000, -83.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were using an overhead crane to lift a steel column that was interlocked with a second steel column. The columns were side-by-side standing on the floor. Employee 1 attached the lifting device to the second column. When Employee 2 lifted the second column it swung and caused the first column to fall over and land on top of Employee 2. Employee 2 suffered a broken left femur and lacerations to the right leg.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2020, a worker at Hornet Steel Buildings, Inc. in ADEL, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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