Buschur Dairy Farms Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NEW WESTON, OHIO
| Employer | Buschur Dairy Farms Inc | Report ID | 2022043412 |
| Address | 14393 Johnson Road | City, State ZIP | NEW WESTON, OHIO 45348 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Elevators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.33000, -84.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a hub and spindle on a hay elevator. The elevator fell over and landed on the employee, who suffered a punctured lung and fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2022, a worker at Buschur Dairy Farms Inc in NEW WESTON, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with elevators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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