Lexicon, Inc
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Lexicon, Inc | Report ID | 2024064989 |
| Address | Big River Steel, 2027 State Highway 198 | City, State ZIP | OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS 72370 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Drives, belts, chains |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1753588 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.65000, -89.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing drive shafts on an overhead crane. The drive shaft was rigged about 17 feet up with a wire rope choker. The drive shaft began slipping through the rigging, when it slid down and struck the injured employee's hard hat. He was knocked to his knees and landed on his right knee. The employee sustained an amputation to the right leg below the knee.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2024, a worker at Lexicon, Inc in OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS suffered amputations involving bone loss to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with drives, belts, chains identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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