Brilex Industries Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
| Employer | Brilex Industries Inc. | Report ID | 20221210872 |
| Address | 101 Andrews Avenue | City, State ZIP | YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44503 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple leg locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1640527 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -80.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding steel pieces that are approximately 120 inches in length, 90 inches wide, and 12 inches tall. An overhead crane was moving a part when the part fell and struck the employee's right leg. The employee was hospitalized with fractures to the femur and fibula.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2022, a worker at Brilex Industries Inc. in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple leg locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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