ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc.

Struck by object dropped by person — Fractures — FORT SMITH, Arkansas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc. in FORT SMITH, Arkansas
Employer ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc.
Address 5711 Rs Boreham Junior Street
City, State ZIP FORT SMITH, Arkansas 72901
Report ID 2025077017
Event Date July 18, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by object dropped by person
Source of Injury Panels, sheets, plates metal
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 335312
GPS Coordinates 35.32000, -94.42000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was carrying a metal plate (18 inches x 18.75 inches) when it dropped onto his right foot, resulting in a fracture.

Incident Summary

On July 18, 2025, a worker at ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc. in FORT SMITH, Arkansas suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with panels, sheets, plates metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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