# Crushing injuries at Golden Triangle Construction
> OSHA SIR `2021064737` · 6/10/2021 · PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple foot (feet) locations
- **Nature of injury:** Crushing injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Cranes, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Golden Triangle Construction
- **Location:** State Route 28 Southbound, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, 15215
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employees were disassembling a lattice boom crane. The crane had been lowered to a working height slightly above ground level and was also being supported by an assist crane. The injured employee was removing one of the connector pins when a section of the boom shifted downward and contacted his right foot resulting in a crushing injury to the foot and toes.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*