ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc.
Struck by object dropped by person — Fractures — 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 |
Location Map
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
OSHA has recorded 106 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object dropped by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object dropped by person injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by object dropped by person events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | Special Event Flooring Technology LLC | WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia | Amputations involving bone loss | Hosp., Amp. |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Thermotron Industries | SAINT CHARLES, Missouri | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | SSRM VB1, LLC | BRADENTON, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Saia LTL Freight | AUSTIN, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Mechanical Systems and Service | BERNICE, Louisiana | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Zetroc LLC | MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | United Scrap Metal, Inc. | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 11, 2024 | MIDWEST MATERIALS COMPANY | CARTHAGE, Missouri | Open wounds involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.