Aerolite LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures and burns — YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
| Employer | Aerolite LLC | Report ID | 2023087514 |
| Address | 4605 Lake Park Rd | City, State ZIP | YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44512 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1693905 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.05000, -80.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an extrusion press when a part got caught at the cooling table. The employee went to retrieve the part when they were struck by the returning puller. The employee sustained a left femur fracture, bilateral leg lacerations, and bilateral wrist burns.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2023, a worker at Aerolite LLC in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO suffered fractures and burns to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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