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Waltco Lift Corp.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — TALLMADGE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Waltco Lift Corp. in TALLMADGE, OHIO
Employer Waltco Lift Corp. Report ID 2015020651
Address 285 NORTHEAST AVENUE City, State ZIP TALLMADGE, OHIO 44278
Event Date February 20, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 333924 Inspection # 1044025
GPS Coordinates 41.10000, -81.43000

Incident Narrative

On 2/20/2015 a worker was using an overhead crane to move a 200lb lift gate. The crane fell from its support and landed on the employee's back. The employee broke several ribs and was admitted to the hospital.

Incident Summary

On February 20, 2015, a worker at Waltco Lift Corp. in TALLMADGE, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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