Benjamin Steel Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | Benjamin Steel Company | Report ID | 20181111685 |
| Address | 3111 St. Johns Road | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45804 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -84.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading and unloading oiled steel material. A load of the steel fell off the play hook and landed on the employee's left foot, crushing the ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2018, a worker at Benjamin Steel Company in LIMA, OHIO suffered crushing injuries to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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