OSHA Injury Report: Bid Group Construction

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

The 40-foot steel frame was lifted into position using a hand chain hoist; however due to an upcoming crane pick it was necessary to lower the frame back to the ground to ensure the area was clear.

What happened

They were preparing to lift a 40-foot steel frame into position using a hand chain hoist. However it has been decided to lay the frame on its side to create space for a scissor lift to access the area. As part of this process the team is lifting the frame to place wooden blocks underneath it. Two out of three workers dropped the frame during this operation.

Injury or illness

When the frame fell the injured individual had his finger trapped between the wooden block and the frame resulting in a fracture to his fingertip.

Object or substance involved

Steel frame dropping on his finger tip

Summary line

Broken finger tip-material drop on his finger

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2024. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.