ESTES EXPRESS LINES 064#
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FENTON, MISSOURI
| Employer | ESTES EXPRESS LINES 064# | Report ID | 2020098679 |
| Address | 205 Soccer Park Road | City, State ZIP | FENTON, MISSOURI 63026 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.54000, -90.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a steel sheet for loading by placing it onto the floor. After being tilted to the side, the sheet fell onto the employee's legs and broke the employee's left ankle. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2020, a worker at ESTES EXPRESS LINES 064# in FENTON, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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