Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc.
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc. | Report ID | 2024098857 |
| Address | 2101 North Packer Road | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other lower extremities |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.23000, -93.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a truss into a blasting rack. The employee unhooked the rigging from the top cord and placed the chains over the truss. The employee then started raising the hoist while walking. The hoist did not fully clear the rigging, and the chains snagged on one of the angles. The employee was struck by the truss. The employee sustained a laceration to the top of their head, a broken right ankle, a back fracture, and broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2024, a worker at Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc. in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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