Incident date: 2019-03-05
NAICS industry code: 238290

Two employees were rigging and lifting a load when they were struck by a 12-foot long, 1600-kg structural support that broke free from its chain sling during the lift. One employee suffered broken ribs, a broken left foot, a concussion and required stitches on the left ear.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
code_source: title: Structural elements, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
code_body: title: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
severity: moderate