Incident date: 2025-01-21
NAICS industry code: 331511

On January 21, 2025, an employee was standing in proximity to a crane operating with chains hanging but without a load. When the crane moved, tension was felt on the chain and then the tension released and the chain struck the employee in the face, causing fractures to their orbital bone and nose.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by suspended or swinging objects  n.e.c.
code_source: title: Chains
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Other multiple ear(s), facial locations
severity: moderate