Precision Strip Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Bruises, contusions — LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO
| Employer | Precision Strip Inc. | Report ID | 2015107715 |
| Address | 4400 Oxford State Rd | City, State ZIP | LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO 45044 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | 1099905 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.47000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a slit line using an Allen wrench. The slit line suddenly energized and a clamp came down, pinching and bruising both of the employee's forearms. LOTO was not performed at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2015, a worker at Precision Strip Inc. in LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO suffered bruises, contusions to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, 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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