Struck-By Falling Object

Struck-by-falling-object injuries occur when the injured person is struck by a falling object or equipment. This may also result in the person being crushed, pinned, or caught under a falling object.

Examples of Accidents Related to Struck-By Falling Object

• A worker was tearing down a transmission structure using a digger-derrick when a pole broke and struck him on the head.
• A worker was struck by a load of wall panels that fell off his truck.
• Four workers rebuilding a washed-out bridge were injured when a crane boom cable broke, and the boom fell on them.
• A worker was engaged in cutting an 8,000-pound boiler in sections with a cutting torch. The cut section fell off. The remaining section, which weighed 5000 pounds, flipped over onto its bottom and landed on the worker, killing him.

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