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MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATION

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — CLEVELAND, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATION in CLEVELAND, OHIO
Employer MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATION Report ID 2016042891
Address 17301 ST. CLAIR AVE. City, State ZIP CLEVELAND, OHIO 44110
Event Date April 6, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
Secondary Source Forging machinery
Industry (NAICS) 332111 Inspection # 1139817
GPS Coordinates 41.56000, -81.55000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to unjam a 50-pound steel bar from a machine platform. As the bar became unjammed, it slid down through the opening, hit the platform, and struck the employee in the back, breaking three ribs and causing a puncture injury.

Incident Summary

On April 6, 2016, a worker at MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATION in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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