Astec Industries Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Astec Industries Inc. | Report ID | 20231110458 |
| Address | 820 Granite Mountain Circle, Cranford Construction | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.70000, -92.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking a cold feed bin apart. He was cutting welds when a metal plate fell, bounced back, and struck his right leg. The leg was broken between the knee and ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2023, a worker at Astec Industries Inc. in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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