Samuel Packaging
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Crushing injuries - HEATH, Ohio
| Employer | Samuel Packaging |
| Address | 1455 James Pkwy |
| City, State ZIP | HEATH, Ohio 43056 |
| Report ID | 2020098365 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries |
| Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 |
| Inspection # | 1492744 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.01401, -82.47512 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was guiding the mult coil (over 2000 lbs.) that was being placed onto the uncoiler machine with a crane. The employee was standing behind the mult coil while the crane operator maneuvered to position the load onto the uncoiler machine. The crane operator was not able to position the mult coil onto the uncoiler machine so it was placed back on the ground. It was unbalanced and fell. The employee was struck by the mult coil and fell to the ground. In the process the employee's right hand was caught between the mult coil and uncoiler machine and crushed. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2020, a worker at Samuel Packaging in HEATH, Ohio suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2022 | King Contracting NY Inc. | NEW YORK, New York | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 4, 2016 | American Civil Constructors, LLC | BOULDER, Colorado | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 28, 2020 | TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTER | TYLER, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 9, 2017 | Rock Water Energy Solutions | COYANOSA, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 26, 2015 | Standard Machine Company Inc. | SAUKVILLE, Wisconsin | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. | WALLER, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 16, 2017 | DFW Framing & Construction Inc. | DENTON, Texas | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jul 24, 2020 | MS International Inc | EDISON, New Jersey | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.