Republic Wire, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — WEST CHESTER, OHIO
| Employer | Republic Wire, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211010 |
| Address | 5525 Union Center Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST CHESTER, OHIO 45069 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331421 | Inspection # | 1714836 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.32000, -84.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the lift table of the automated take-up mechanism on the jacket extrusion line. He was able to get the table to raise up, at which point it engaged and lowered. The employee's leg was pinned between the lift table and the concrete floor. His ankle was broken and he was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2023, a worker at Republic Wire, Inc. in WEST CHESTER, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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