Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc. | Report ID | 2023053963 |
| Address | 7982 Huey Rd. | City, State ZIP | DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA 30134 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2023 | 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 | Catwalks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.76000, -84.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 4, 2023, an employee was cutting a catwalk platform with a torch. When the pressure released, the platform fell back toward the employee and knocked him off his feet. The platform then landed on his leg, resulting in a fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2023, a worker at Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc. in DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,936 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
See all reports for Erected Steel Products of Alabama, Inc..
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Timbersmith's Corporation | MEADOW VISTA, CALIFORNIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Belleflex Technologies, LLC | FORD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Space Maker Designs, Inc. | BALCH SPRINGS, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Kane's Furniture Corp | OCALA, FLORIDA | Bruises, contusions | Hosp. |
| Jan 13, 2022 | VON ALST OPERATING, LLC | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 12, 2015 | Shaw Industries Group, Inc. | DALTON, GEORGIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Texoma Rebar Reinforcing | CLAYTON, OKLAHOMA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 28, 2021 | NorDx Laboratory | PORTLAND, MAINE | Fractures | 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.