Incident date: 2016-06-17
NAICS industry code: 484121

An employee was attempting to install a load beam inside a trailer to support the freight when the freight fell off and struck him, amputating his left ear and lacerating his back. He was hospitalized and required surgery.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
code_source: title: Skids, pallets
code_nature: title: Avulsions, enucleations
code_body: title: Ear(s)
severity: moderate