Korff Holdings, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SALEM, OHIO
| Employer | Korff Holdings, LLC | Report ID | 2018077520 |
| Address | 310 EAST EUCLID STREET | City, State ZIP | SALEM, OHIO 44460 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Dies, molds, patterns | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331513 | Inspection # | 1334094 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -80.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a weight on top of a mold. The weight slipped off, striking the employee on the left foot. The employee then hit his head against the metal flask surrounding the mold. He suffered a crushing injury to the foot and a fracture to the forehead and sinus area, and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2018, a worker at Korff Holdings, LLC in SALEM, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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