AHR Metals, Inc.
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Fractures — TROY, ALABAMA
| Employer | AHR Metals, Inc. | Report ID | 2024076836 |
| Address | 1 Sanders Rd | City, State ZIP | TROY, ALABAMA 36079 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ducts any material | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.78000, -85.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were observing work being performed on ducts at the main melting center when material fell from the ducts and struck both employees in the head and back area. Both employee's sustained injuries; including a head injury and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2024, a worker at AHR Metals, Inc. in TROY, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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