JED INDUSTRIES INC.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — GRAND RIVER, OHIO
| Employer | JED INDUSTRIES INC. | Report ID | 2016031836 |
| Address | 320 RIVER STREET | City, State ZIP | GRAND RIVER, OHIO 44045 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | 1131221 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.73000, -81.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 3/1/2016, an employee was guiding a large piece of steel as it was being moved by an overhead crane. The sling that was holding the piece broke during the move, and the piece of steel fell on the left side of the employee's body, amputating his left arm and crushing his left leg.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2016, a worker at JED INDUSTRIES INC. in GRAND RIVER, OHIO suffered amputations to the arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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