Struck by Object.’ This formal accident description refers to being hit by a falling object, such as a tool or material dropped from a floor above; a rolling object, such as a work truck, forklift, road grader or backhoe; a swinging object, such as a skiff of debris being hoisted by a crane; or a flying object, such as a nail or other material ejected from a power tool. This type of accident can cause head injuries, eye injuries, fractures, internal organ injuries, cuts, bruises and other blunt-force trauma. Being struck by an object can also cause a fall or an injury from contact with machinery