Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 100661.015 - Worker's legs are hit by falling rebar

Accident Summary Nr: 100661.015 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 05/16/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1240623.015	06/12/2017		238120	Nehemiah Rebar Services Inc

Abstract: At 8:10 a.m. on May 16, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction rebar services company, was handling a bundle of rebar. As he moved the bundle, the strap came off. As it fell, the bundle hit Employee #1's legs. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for injuries to both legs.

Keywords: Construction, Disconnecting Means, Falling Object, Hoist, Leg, Material Handling, Rebar, Struck By

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
					1	35

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1240623.015	46	M	Hospitalized injury		Construction Laborer

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