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Butech, Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Butech, Inc. in SALEM, OHIO
Employer Butech, Inc. Report ID 2016098712
Address 550 South Ellsworth Ave. City, State ZIP SALEM, OHIO 44460
Event Date September 14, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
Industry (NAICS) 333298 Inspection # 1178226
GPS Coordinates 40.89000, -80.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was standing under an overhead crane performing rigging activities when a guard came loose from the overhead crane and struck the employee in the face and head. The employee was hospitalized with face and skull fractures, as well as a concussion.

Incident Summary

On September 14, 2016, a worker at Butech, Inc. in SALEM, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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