CANTON DROP FORGE INC.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — CANTON, OHIO
| Employer | CANTON DROP FORGE INC. | Report ID | 2019088627 |
| Address | 4575 SOUTHWAY ST. SW | City, State ZIP | CANTON, OHIO 44706 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-power not determined, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | 1427280 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing flash from a forged product using a long rod. The forge operator did not see the wand while it was within the press, cycled the hammer, and struck the wand. The wand then flew upwards, striking the employee in the right side of his face and resulting in a fractured jaw and cheek bone. The employee fell backwards and struck his head, resulting in a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2019, a worker at CANTON DROP FORGE INC. in CANTON, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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