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Hamilton Tanks

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hamilton Tanks in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer Hamilton Tanks Report ID 20171110906
Address 2200 Refugee Road City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207
Event Date November 13, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # 1278695
GPS Coordinates 39.92000, -82.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a chain fall/come-along hoist to lift a steel tank. The hook on the chain slipped out of the welded lifting pad-eye on the tank. The tank then fell approximately 5 feet, striking and fracturing the employee's left forearm.

Incident Summary

On November 13, 2017, a worker at Hamilton Tanks in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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