Universal Fabrications and Construction Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — GROVEPORT, OHIO
| Employer | Universal Fabrications and Construction Services | Report ID | 2015021401 |
| Address | 3900 Bixby Rd | City, State ZIP | GROVEPORT, OHIO 43125 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.87000, -82.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a metal plate with a cutting torch. The plate fell, crushing the employee's arm. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2015, a worker at Universal Fabrications and Construction Services in GROVEPORT, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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