Machine Repair International
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Machine Repair International | Report ID | 20241110211 |
| Address | Big River Steel, 2027 E. State HWY 198 | City, State ZIP | OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS 72370 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Furniture and fixtures unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.65000, -89.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a metal stand to insert shims underneath when the stand fell over and struck his right leg. The employee sustained a fracture to his lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2024, a worker at Machine Repair International in OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with furniture and fixtures unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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