Kennedy Galvanizing, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Kennedy Galvanizing, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109818 |
| Address | 301 Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA 35077 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.04000, -86.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the lay-down area when they were struck by an I-beam that fell from a hoist during a lift, resulting in a broken right leg.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2024, a worker at Kennedy Galvanizing, Inc. in HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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