Global Metal Construction d.o.o.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MOUNT STERLING, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Global Metal Construction d.o.o. | Report ID | 2021087446 |
| Address | 1 Dot Way | City, State ZIP | MOUNT STERLING, ILLINOIS 62353 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -90.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 30, 2021, an employee was unpacking and redistributing assembly materials. He used a scalpel to cut the banding on a bundle of vertically placed steel L-profiles. The L-profiles then fell over and onto the employee. The employee was hospitalized with fractures to both legs.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2021, a worker at Global Metal Construction d.o.o. in MOUNT STERLING, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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