Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 98869.015 - Worker is struck by beam and his leg/ankle fractured

Accident Summary Nr: 98869.015 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 08/16/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1262618.015	09/08/2017		238120	Schuff Steel Company

Abstract: At 12:10 p.m. on August 16, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a steel erection and fabrication company, was engaged in equipment maintenance. He was performing a drill bit changeover on a Voortman machine when the drill bit fell onto the floor. Employee #1 crossed over the machine conveyor, and at the same moment a beam was ejected. The beam struck his right leg. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a fracture to his right leg and ankle.

Keywords: Ankle, Construction, Conveyor, Fracture, Leg, Lockout, Maintenance, Material Handling, Steel Beam, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1262618.015	37	M	Hospitalized injury		Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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