N&S Mechanical, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — CABOT, ARKANSAS
| Employer | N&S Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109114 |
| Address | Valley Pointe Townhomes, 15571 W Greystone Blvd | City, State ZIP | CABOT, ARKANSAS 72023 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Excavating machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1701676 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.02000, -92.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was talking to an excavator operator. Upon walking away, the raised bucket came off the excavator and struck the employee. They suffered bruising to the head and left abdomen, as well as a left arm laceration and a left leg dislocation/fracture. The leg was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2023, a worker at N&S Mechanical, Inc. in CABOT, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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