MAJOR METALS COMPANY
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Crushing injuries — MANSFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | MAJOR METALS COMPANY | Report ID | 20171111411 |
| Address | 844 KOCHHEISER ROAD | City, State ZIP | MANSFIELD, OHIO 44904 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Secondary Source | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1281371 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -82.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 30, 2017, an employee was attempting to grease a tube mill bearing when the employee's coat was caught by the mill's rollers. The employee's forearm was pulled into the machine and caught/crushed between the rollers.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2017, a worker at MAJOR METALS COMPANY in MANSFIELD, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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