GENERAL ALUMINUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — RAVENNA, OHIO
| Employer | GENERAL ALUMINUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Report ID | 2015075012 |
| Address | 5159 S. PROSPECT STREET | City, State ZIP | RAVENNA, OHIO 44266 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Whole body |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331524 | Inspection # | 1081573 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.12000, -81.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was crawling in a space near the tilt devices to retrieve skimmers that he had placed under the platform in the work area. The tilt device in the molding area came up and crushed the employee between device and the floor.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2015, a worker at GENERAL ALUMINUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY in RAVENNA, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the whole body. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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