Ritter Plumbing Co Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Crushing injuries — BROOKVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Ritter Plumbing Co Inc. | Report ID | 2017054202 |
| Address | 354 Carr Dr | City, State ZIP | BROOKVILLE, OHIO 45309 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1231906 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -84.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 9, 2017, an employee was standing at the rear door on a vacuum suction tank when the employee was caught and pinned between the hydraulic-actuated closing door, suffering a crushed midsection and chest.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2017, a worker at Ritter Plumbing Co Inc. in BROOKVILLE, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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