Cardinal A.M.I.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO
| Employer | Cardinal A.M.I. | Report ID | 2022108950 |
| Address | 3773 State Rd. | City, State ZIP | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO 44223 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Sheet metal |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.17000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a sheet of aluminum that was strapped to the wall. As the employee loosened the strap, the panels shifted and one fell and struck him in the head. He was knocked to the ground and the remaining panels fell onto him. The employee sustained a laceration above the left eye and behind the right ear, abrasions on both knees, and a fractured pelvis.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2022, a worker at Cardinal A.M.I. in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with sheet metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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