Incident date: 2022-05-05
NAICS industry code: 213112

An employee was removing a standpipe with his hands on a wrench and bolt. Once the bolts were loosened, the standpipe flange slipped and fell on the employee's right forearm, crushing it.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
code_source: title: Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Crushing injuries
code_body: title: Forearm(s)
severity: moderate