VINEMONT, ALABAMA—
H & R Industrial Contractors Inc
Other jump to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at H & R Industrial Contractors Inc, 21370 US-31, VINEMONT, ALABAMA 35179 on — Fractures, affecting the multiple face locations.
Final narrative
An employee was preparing girder #2 to be raised from the ground and put in position with girder #1. He was standing on top of girder #2, which was approximately 9 feet high, when girder #1 rolled over and fell. He heard the noise and jumped from girder #2 to avoid being struck. He fell and hit his head, suffering a left eye bruise and multiple facial fractures.
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