Behlen Manufacturing Co.

Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Fractures — COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Behlen Manufacturing Co. in COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA
Employer Behlen Manufacturing Co. Report ID 2025055141
Address 4025 23rd Street East City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA 68601
Event Date May 30, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Trunk and other upper extremities
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. Source of Injury Cranes unspecified
Secondary Source Hoisting accessories unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # 1828572
GPS Coordinates 41.43000, -97.27000

Incident Narrative

On May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM, an employee was struck by a crane hoist. He sustained five fractured vertebrae and fractured fingers.

Incident Summary

On May 30, 2025, a worker at Behlen Manufacturing Co. in COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with cranes unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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