Detroit Chassis, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — AVON, OHIO
| Employer | Detroit Chassis, LLC | Report ID | 2019032710 |
| Address | 1200 Chester Industrial Parkway | City, State ZIP | AVON, OHIO 44011 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336120 | Inspection # | 1386888 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.47000, -82.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 14, 2019, an employee stepped on a 36" high pallet to observe a part stored on an upper rack. The employee slipped and fell from the pallet and the stored part fell and struck/grazed the employee's head, causing a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2019, a worker at Detroit Chassis, LLC in AVON, OHIO suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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