LGSTX Services, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WILMINGTON, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LGSTX Services, Inc. in WILMINGTON, OHIO
Employer LGSTX Services, Inc. Report ID 2021010132
Address 145 Hunter Dr. City, State ZIP WILMINGTON, OHIO 45177
Event Date January 6, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 332311 Inspection # 1509026
GPS Coordinates 39.43000, -83.78000

Incident Narrative

At 10:00 a.m. on January 6, 2021, an employee was operating a 55-gallon drum crusher when the ram of the crusher pushed the -inch metal door outward, breaking the door welds and striking the employee in the head. The employee suffered head trauma and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 6, 2021, a worker at LGSTX Services, Inc. in WILMINGTON, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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