Contractors Steel Company
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Crushing injuries — TWINSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Contractors Steel Company | Report ID | 2021021802 |
| Address | 8383 Boyle Drive | City, State ZIP | TWINSBURG, OHIO 44087 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was utilizing a crane to stack steel when the chain hit a piece of wood on the stack next to it. The steel being transported fell off the crane striking the employee and causing crushing injuries to their lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2021, a worker at Contractors Steel Company in TWINSBURG, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal materials-nonstructural, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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