Arconic Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NILES, OHIO
| Employer | Arconic Inc. | Report ID | 2019055303 |
| Address | 1000 Warren Road | City, State ZIP | NILES, OHIO 44446 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1404889 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -80.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening vertical coil tongs that were on the floor. As the employee began to open the device, it fell over and struck him on the right side. The employee suffered a right leg fracture and three broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2019, a worker at Arconic Inc. in NILES, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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