PJ TRAILERS MANUFACTURING, INC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - MOUNT ORAB, Ohio

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at PJ TRAILERS MANUFACTURING, INC. in MOUNT ORAB, Ohio
Employer PJ TRAILERS MANUFACTURING, INC.
Address 200 Front Street
City, State ZIP MOUNT ORAB, Ohio 45154
Report ID 2018032482
Event Date March 13, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Trailers
Industry (NAICS) 336212
Inspection # 1302737
GPS Coordinates 39.02943, -83.91787

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a trailer from the blasting area to the paint shop using a hook attached to a trolley. The hook disengaged from the trailer, allowing it to fall on and break the employee's right ankle. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On March 13, 2018, a worker at PJ TRAILERS MANUFACTURING, INC. in MOUNT ORAB, Ohio suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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