Arcelor Mittal

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — MARION, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Arcelor Mittal in MARION, OHIO
Employer Arcelor Mittal Report ID 2019043902
Address 686 W. Fairground St. City, State ZIP MARION, OHIO 43302
Event Date April 16, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 423510 Inspection # 1394991
GPS Coordinates 40.60000, -83.14000

Incident Narrative

On April 16, 2018, an employee was on a 12-foot ladder soldering a water pipe in the ceiling with a propane torch when the torch flashed, causing first degree burns to the employee's right shoulder and face. The employee fell from the ladder and sustained a concussion, fractured ribs, and fractured vertebrae. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On April 16, 2019, a worker at Arcelor Mittal in MARION, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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