AVI Food Systems
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — SYLVANIA, OHIO
| Employer | AVI Food Systems | Report ID | 2017032177 |
| Address | 6832 Convent BLVD | City, State ZIP | SYLVANIA, OHIO 43560 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722514 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.70000, -83.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While trying to close a metal gate, a gust of wind pinned the employee between two metal gates resulting in injuries requiring hospitalization. The employee suffered two broken ribs, a broken clavicle and a possible collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2017, a worker at AVI Food Systems in SYLVANIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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