PSSI
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MILAN, MISSOURI
| Employer | PSSI | Report ID | 2022021716 |
| Address | 22123 Highway 5 | City, State ZIP | MILAN, MISSOURI 63556 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Containers, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.27000, -93.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was scrubbing a metal container when it fell, striking the employee's lower left leg and breaking it.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2022, a worker at PSSI in MILAN, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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