WIDEL, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — GALENA, MISSOURI
| Employer | WIDEL, INC. | Report ID | 2021064867 |
| Address | 32546 State Hwy 265, 36.819510 / 93.493999 | City, State ZIP | GALENA, MISSOURI 65656 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.82000, -93.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the side of a trailer, helping load a pile hammer onto the trailer. A cable from the crane disconnected and the pile hammer landed on the employee. The employee suffered a broken right tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2021, a worker at WIDEL, INC. in GALENA, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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