Butech, Inc.
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Fractures — SALEM, OHIO
| Employer | Butech, Inc. | Report ID | 2024043426 |
| Address | 550 South Ellsworth Ave. | City, State ZIP | SALEM, OHIO 44460 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Metal building materials unspecified form | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333298 | Inspection # | 1744479 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -80.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a 2,700-pound piece of metal from a horizontal mill. They were walking away from the machine when they slipped and tried to catch themselves on the metal, causing the large piece of metal to fall down onto their ankle. They sustained a compound fracture to their right leg.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2024, a worker at Butech, Inc. in SALEM, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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