Mielke Mechanical Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MEDINA, OHIO
| Employer | Mielke Mechanical Inc. | Report ID | 2023043039 |
| Address | 1040 Industrial Parkway | City, State ZIP | MEDINA, OHIO 44256 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Boilers |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.11000, -81.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding a forklift that was moving a boiler unit. The unit shifted and began sliding off the forklift arms. The boiler fell and pinned the employee against the wall, resulting in a spleen laceration as well as rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2023, a worker at Mielke Mechanical Inc. in MEDINA, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with boilers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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