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Amsted Rail Company, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — GROVEPORT, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Amsted Rail Company, Inc. in GROVEPORT, OHIO
Employer Amsted Rail Company, Inc. Report ID 2020087436
Address 3900 Bixby Road City, State ZIP GROVEPORT, OHIO 43125
Event Date August 6, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Wheels, tire rims
Industry (NAICS) 331511 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.87000, -82.90000

Incident Narrative

While inspecting completed railroad wheels, a railroad wheel fell on an employee's legs and knocked him over. The employee suffered a compound fracture in his left ankle, broken metatarsals in his right foot, and an injury to his right ankle.

Incident Summary

On August 6, 2020, a worker at Amsted Rail Company, Inc. in GROVEPORT, OHIO suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with wheels, tire rims identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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