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BRT Extrusions Inc.

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — NILES, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BRT Extrusions Inc. in NILES, OHIO
Employer BRT Extrusions Inc. Report ID 2020010738
Address 1818 N. Main Street City, State ZIP NILES, OHIO 44446
Event Date January 23, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 331316 Inspection # 1459189
GPS Coordinates 41.19000, -80.77000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working at a tail stretcher operation when he crossed over some equipment and was struck in the leg by a machine's transfer arm. He was hospitalized the next day for a broken leg, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On January 23, 2020, a worker at BRT Extrusions Inc. in NILES, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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