A & D Welding
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PATASKALA, OHIO
| Employer | A & D Welding | Report ID | 2016043099 |
| Address | 11819 National Road SW | City, State ZIP | PATASKALA, OHIO 43062 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Secondary Source | Girders, beams, structural steel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | 1140414 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -82.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While connecting beams and attempting to torque the bolts, an employee was pinned between the beam and the lift controls. He fractured his back and two ribs and suffered a collapsed lung, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2016, a worker at A & D Welding in PATASKALA, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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