Omega Demolition Corp.

Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. - Fractures - GRANITE CITY, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Omega Demolition Corp. in GRANITE CITY, Illinois
Employer Omega Demolition Corp.
Address I-270 Over Mississippi River, Chain of Rocks Road
City, State ZIP GRANITE CITY, Illinois 62040
Report ID 2025021833
Event Date February 25, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Rib(s), oblique area
Event Type Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c.
Source of Injury Beams and rails metal
Secondary Source Elevators, hoists, lifts unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238910
Inspection # 1807652
GPS Coordinates 38.76000, -90.09000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was hoisting a piece of steel beam using a crane and using a torch to cut the steel. The steel swung into him and struck his ribs, resulting in broken ribs on his right side.

Incident Summary

On February 25, 2025, a worker at Omega Demolition Corp. in GRANITE CITY, Illinois suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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