Linamar Structures USA (Alabama) Inc.
Struck by falling object unspecified — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Linamar Structures USA (Alabama) Inc. | Report ID | 2024021857 |
| Address | 309 Counts Drive | City, State ZIP | MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA 35661 |
| Event Date | February 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Structural panels and sheets unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331318 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.73000, -87.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading floor panels onto a transport cart. The panels shifted and fell, striking the employee and causing a laceration to the upper arm.
Incident Summary
On February 29, 2024, a worker at Linamar Structures USA (Alabama) Inc. in MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with structural panels and sheets unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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