THE DURHAM COMPANY
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, MISSOURI
| Employer | THE DURHAM COMPANY | Report ID | 2022065032 |
| Address | 1075 Opportunity Circle | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, MISSOURI 65483 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Secondary Source | Brake presses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.30000, -91.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press. A part was being pulled and a sheet metal part underneath came out with it and fell, striking the employee's foot/ankle. The employee sustained a laceration to the foot and ankle that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2022, a worker at THE DURHAM COMPANY in HOUSTON, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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