Midwest Express Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — EAST LIBERTY, OHIO
| Employer | Midwest Express Inc. | Report ID | 2016064987 |
| Address | 11000 State Route 347 | City, State ZIP | EAST LIBERTY, OHIO 43319 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.34000, -83.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 6, 2016, an employee was adjusting a powered industrial vehicle battery that became stuck in the automated battery changing station when the battery struck and broke his right leg.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2016, a worker at Midwest Express Inc. in EAST LIBERTY, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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