VON ALST OPERATING, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | VON ALST OPERATING, LLC | Report ID | 2022010363 |
| Address | 2019 Market St. | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63103 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2022 | 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 | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1584564 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63000, -90.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing drywall. A drywall cart became stuck on a temporary electrical cord on the ground, tipped, and fell over onto the employee's leg, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2022, a worker at VON ALST OPERATING, LLC in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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