Arconic Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NILES, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Arconic Inc. in 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.

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