Steelcon US LLC
Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Steelcon US LLC | Report ID | 20241211731 |
| Address | 1724 Northside Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) | Source of Injury | Other metal, wood, and special material machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1798446 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.52000, -84.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 19, 2024, an employee was walking between a scribing machine and a conveyor (approximately 6-10" gap) to go to the back end of the machine. He was then struck by a 3-inch steel tube (I-beam) that pinned his right thigh against the conveyor. He was hospitalized with crush injuries to his right thigh and right hand, with a 2-centimeter laceration to his anterior thigh and circumference abrasions. The machine was not guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2024, a worker at Steelcon US LLC in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed between running equipment and other object(s), with other metal, wood, and special material machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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