Burkes Mechanical, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Burkes Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2024042933 |
| Address | HWY 3 N | City, State ZIP | REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI 39156 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.47000, -90.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a motor that was on a pallet lifted 3 feet by a forklift. The motor slid off the forklift and struck the employee, fracturing their pelvis.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2024, a worker at Burkes Mechanical, Inc. in REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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