ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc.
Struck by object dropped by person — Fractures — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc. | Report ID | 2025077017 |
| Address | 5711 Rs Boreham Junior Street | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72901 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.32000, -94.42000 | ||
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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