Grob Systems, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — BLUFFTON, OHIO
| Employer | Grob Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2015075074 |
| Address | 1070 Navajo Dr. | City, State ZIP | BLUFFTON, OHIO 45817 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333249 | Inspection # | 1087372 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -83.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 27, 2015, Employee 1 was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a robotic arm. The employee became unconscious briefly and sustained a laceration injury. On August 12, 2015, Employee 2 was hospitalized after sustaining a foot injury while operating a new stand-up type forklift. The employee's foot was crushed in between a cabinet and the forklift that the worker was operating. Note to user: This record contains two separate events that were reported simultaneously to OSHA by the employer. These events are captured as one report.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2015, a worker at Grob Systems, Inc. in BLUFFTON, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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