Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Fractures — KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2022064911 |
| Address | 520 North Main Street | City, State ZIP | KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN 54216 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Cranes-other fixed or stationary cranes |
| Secondary Source | Metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811121 | Inspection # | 1605245 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.45000, -87.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a 1,200-pound block of steel using a jib crane with a magnet. The magnet failed and the part fell off, breaking the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2022, a worker at Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C. in KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with cranes-other fixed or stationary cranes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 183 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | Seaboard Foods, LLC | PERRYTON, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 19, 2023 | HARPS FOOD STORES | HASKELL, ARKANSAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 7, 2017 | Knox Waste Services | TYE, TEXAS | Concussions | Hosp. |
| Jan 9, 2018 | INTEGRITY STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. | HILLSBORO BEACH, FLORIDA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Landtech Contractors | ARVADA, COLORADO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 5, 2015 | Malin Integrated Handling Solutions and Design | GUN BARREL CITY, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 1, 2017 | H. Anderson Concrete, LLC | FINGAL, NORTH DAKOTA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Pretech Corp | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.