Keith Huber Corporation
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Keith Huber Corporation | Report ID | 2024109653 |
| Address | 14420 Highway 49 | City, State ZIP | GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI 39505 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Bundles, bales | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 | Inspection # | 1783972 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.49000, -89.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a steel band that was around a stack of steel pipes. One of the pipes fell approximately 42 inches and struck the employee's left foot, resulting in a an amputation to their left big toe at the top joint.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2024, a worker at Keith Huber Corporation in GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations involving bone loss to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with pipes, tubes metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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