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Paint Valley Equipment

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Concussions — MILLERSBURG, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Paint Valley Equipment in MILLERSBURG, OHIO
Employer Paint Valley Equipment Report ID 2023109693
Address 10550 TR 262 City, State ZIP MILLERSBURG, OHIO 44654
Event Date October 20, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Sledges, sledgehammers
Industry (NAICS) 333120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.58000, -82.01000

Incident Narrative

An employee was swinging a hammer when the head of the hammer came off and struck the employee's head. The employee sustained a concussion and contusions.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2023, a worker at Paint Valley Equipment in MILLERSBURG, OHIO suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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