Hydrotube
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — OBERLIN, OHIO
| Employer | Hydrotube | Report ID | 2017043292 |
| Address | 137 Artino St. | City, State ZIP | OBERLIN, OHIO 44074 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Secondary Source | Special process machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1226346 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -82.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 11, 2017, an employee suffered fractures to his pelvis, knee and tailbone after a loaded metal racking unit overturned onto the employee as the employee was removing it from the burn off oven.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2017, a worker at Hydrotube in OBERLIN, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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