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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1253547.015 - United Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
United Contractors, Inc.
Bridge At Ne 22nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 347, Johnston, IA 50131
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/2017
Emphasis: S:Fall, S:Scaffold
Case Closed: 08/08/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1245256 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on July 25, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was working on a highway bridge construction project. He was setting a 200-foot long section of I-beam across an interstate highway when the I-beam became caught on a splice bracket. It then swung about 1 foot and smashed Employee #1's arm. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a crushing injury to his arm.
Keywords: Arm, Beam, Bridge, Construction, Crushed, Fracture, Highway, Installing, Steel Beam, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1253547.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Strctural Iron /& Steel Worker |