Summit Tool Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Summit Tool Company | Report ID | 2023043250 |
| Address | 768 East North Street | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44305 |
| Event Date | April 12, 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 dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Presses, except printing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333517 | Inspection # | 1665014 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.08000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making parts on a 300-ton press when the shot key of the machine dislodged and struck the employee in the stomach, resulting in a possible liver laceration.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2023, a worker at Summit Tool Company in AKRON, 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 dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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