Incident date: 2016-02-24
NAICS industry code: 238120

An employee was struck by a suspended load (2x4) that was being hoisted by a crane. The material fell approximately six stories onto the employee's back, breaking ribs and a shoulder blade and puncturing the employee's lung.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
code_source: title: Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.
code_nature: title: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
code_body: title: Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
severity: moderate