Behlen Manufacturing Company
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Behlen Manufacturing Company | Report ID | 20241211649 |
| Address | 4025 East 23rd Street | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA 68602 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1794549 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -97.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding on a structural support beam. An adjacent beam was being prepped for work and was situated upright against two floor-mounted saw horses. The adjacent beam fell and struck the employee, resulting in five broken vertebrae, including the L1 and L2 vertebrae; broken ribs; a brain contusion; and a laceration to the back of head.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2024, a worker at Behlen Manufacturing Company in COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. 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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