RJ Energy, LLC
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — GARNETT, KANSAS
| Employer | RJ Energy, LLC | Report ID | 2024109766 |
| Address | 22082 NE Neosho Road | City, State ZIP | GARNETT, KANSAS 66032 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and toe(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Panels, sheets, plates metal |
| Secondary Source | Bucket, front-end, and pay loaders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.21000, -95.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the bucket of a case wheel loader when the metal plate that holds the bucket up fell on their left foot. The employee sustained broken bones in their foot and toes.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2024, a worker at RJ Energy, LLC in GARNETT, KANSAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and toe(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with panels, sheets, plates metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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