Wyandot Snacks Inc
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MARION, OHIO
| Employer | Wyandot Snacks Inc | Report ID | 2023109320 |
| Address | 135 Wyandot Avenue | City, State ZIP | MARION, OHIO 43302 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -83.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 9, 2023, at 9:45 AM, an employee was engaged in setup activities at an extruder. An overhead meal feed tube cap fell and struck the employee's head. The employee sustained a head injury and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2023, a worker at Wyandot Snacks Inc in MARION, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with caps, lids, covers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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