Solon Specialty Wire
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — SOLON, OHIO
| Employer | Solon Specialty Wire | Report ID | 2017032445 |
| Address | 30000 Solon Road | City, State ZIP | SOLON, OHIO 44139 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Drives-chain, leather, fabric, vee belt |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331222 | Inspection # | 1219839 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.38000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up the wire draw machine. The employee was stringing up the machine and using a pulling chain to thread wire through the dies. The employee ran the machine in full run mode and pulled the chain wire off. The employee opened the soap access door to look inside and was struck in the mouth and hand by the chain. The employee was hospitalized for a left middle finger laceration and a busted upper lip.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2017, a worker at Solon Specialty Wire in SOLON, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with drives-chain, leather, fabric, vee belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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