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Iten Industries, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — ASHTABULA, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Iten Industries, Inc. in ASHTABULA, OHIO
Employer Iten Industries, Inc. Report ID 2023043437
Address 4602 Benefit Avenue City, State ZIP ASHTABULA, OHIO 44004
Event Date April 17, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
Industry (NAICS) 326199 Inspection # 1666017
GPS Coordinates 41.86000, -80.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a 55-gallon drum mixing machine when his hoodie got caught in the auger pulling him into the machine. He was able to free himself as the belt broke on the auger. The employee then fell to the ground and had a seizure. The employee sustained contusions and two broken ribs.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2023, a worker at Iten Industries, Inc. in ASHTABULA, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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