Steel LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — SCOTTDALE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Steel LLC | Report ID | 2023021293 |
| Address | 405 N. Clarendon Ave. | City, State ZIP | SCOTTDALE, GEORGIA 30079 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1651304 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.78000, -84.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was participating in training tasks with a crane. The injured employee hooked a steel beam to the crane and lifted it. During the lift the beam swung sideways and the employee's legs were crushed between the other beams that were stacked.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2023, a worker at Steel LLC in SCOTTDALE, GEORGIA suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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