PLAY POWER, INC.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — MONETT, MISSOURI
| Employer | PLAY POWER, INC. | Report ID | 2021119906 |
| Address | 878 E US HWY 60 | City, State ZIP | MONETT, MISSOURI 65708 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Heel(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339920 | Inspection # | 1565729 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.91000, -93.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a mold suspended by a hoist when the hoist failed and the mold struck the employee in the head and lower body. The employee sustained a broken heel and lacerations to their head and thigh.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2021, a worker at PLAY POWER, INC. in MONETT, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part injuries.
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