HOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BEAUMONT, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | HOOD INDUSTRIES, INC. | Report ID | 2021076042 |
| Address | 226 DELTA PINE ROAD | City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, MISSISSIPPI 39423 |
| Event Date | July 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.17000, -88.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making repairs on a dryer when a come-a-long chain holding a 250-pound diagonal brace broke. The brace fell and struck the employee's foot, fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On July 22, 2021, a worker at HOOD INDUSTRIES, INC. in BEAUMONT, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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