“Struck-by” incidents happen when a worker comes into contact with a moving object, tool, or piece of equipment. For example, a worker could be struck by a tool falling off a roof, a swinging tool like a hammer, a moving vehicle, compressed air that is suddenly released, or even a broken piece of equipment that flies off and travels through the air.
The most common injuries from struck-by incidents involve fingers, hands, and upper extremities.
Higher-Risk Industries & Occupations
In the north, struck-by incidents are most often experienced by: