AMEREN MISSOURI
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | AMEREN MISSOURI | Report ID | 2021054147 |
| Address | 1901 Chouteau Avenue | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63103 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.62000, -90.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cranking the handle of a material winch to raise a 6.5-foot lead cable from a manhole. At the apex, he released the crank handle and tried to retrieve the cable and pull it away from the opening. As the cable started to drop down into the manhole, the crank handle started freely spinning and struck his left forearm, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2021, a worker at AMEREN MISSOURI in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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