Ira G. Steffy & Son, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ira G. Steffy & Son, Inc. | Report ID | 2024053859 |
| Address | 460 Wenger Drive | City, State ZIP | EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA 17522 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.18000, -76.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead crane to lift a steel beam (880 pounds, 16 feet) from his workstation. The beam swung toward him and fell about 4.5 feet onto the top of his foot, crushing it.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2024, a worker at Ira G. Steffy & Son, Inc. in EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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