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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2015020551 · 2/19/2015 · Whetstone Brothers, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Conveyors-powered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Whetstone Brothers, LLC
Location
1834 Haley Drive, CHEROKEE, ALABAMA, 35616
NAICS
238290
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was installing an incline conveyor. He was using two chain falls and four come-a-longs. One of the come-a-longs was removed, causing the others to become overloaded, and the conveyor fell. The employee suffered broken bones in his legs, feet, spine, and pelvis area.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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