Abrasive Technology, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LEWIS CENTER, OHIO
| Employer | Abrasive Technology, Inc. | Report ID | 2021108740 |
| Address | 8400 Green Meadows Drive | City, State ZIP | LEWIS CENTER, OHIO 43035 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Containers, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332721 | Inspection # | 1558532 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -83.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 11, 2021, an employee was installing a new tank into a pit when the strap holding the tank broke. The tank rolled into the pit and the employee was crushed between the wall of the pit and the tank, resulting in contusions and a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2021, a worker at Abrasive Technology, Inc. in LEWIS CENTER, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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