OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221417249

VOLM COMPANIES INC.

MONTE VISTA, CO· 2021-12-03T00:00:00

Event: Abdomen, Abrasion, Back, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Concussion, Contusion, Face, Falling Object, Fracture, Head, Hydraulic Jack, Inexperience, Insufficient Supervision, Jack, Laceration, Material Handling, Rib, Shoulder, Struck By, Supervision, Torso, Truck Driver
NAICS: 314999
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345674162
Employer profile: VOLM COMPANIES INC.
Summary number: 221417249
Report ID: 0830600

Event description

Employee incurs multiple injuries when struck by falling mac

Investigation abstract

At 1:30 p.m. on December 3, 2021, an employee was attempting to lift a bailing machine utilizing a bottle jack. The machine fell on its side as it was being lifted due to the improper lifting equipment chosen. The employee broke four ribs, incurred a concussion and multiple lacerations to his back, right side and face and tore a ligament in his shoulder, requiring hospitalization.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 30 M

Event type
1

Occupation code
7056

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