United Steel, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | United Steel, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098584 |
| Address | 164 School Street | City, State ZIP | EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06108 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple foot (feet) locations |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -72.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 18, 2023, an employee's foot was struck by approximately 2,000 pounds of steel. The employee's foot and toes were crushed and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2023, a worker at United Steel, Inc. in EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered crushing injuries to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with structural metal materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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