Haviland Plastic Products, Co.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HAVILAND, OHIO
| Employer | Haviland Plastic Products, Co. | Report ID | 20161110785 |
| Address | 119 Main St. | City, State ZIP | HAVILAND, OHIO 45851 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Dies, molds, patterns |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1193125 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.03000, -84.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 16, 2016, employees were changing a press mold, which was being lifted by a boom attached to a forklift. The boom failed and the mold struck the injured employee, who suffered lacerations, a possible fracture, and a head injury.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2016, a worker at Haviland Plastic Products, Co. in HAVILAND, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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