Toledo Molding & Die, Inc.

Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — TIFFIN, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. in TIFFIN, OHIO
Employer Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. Report ID 2024054736
Address 1441 N. Maule Rd. City, State ZIP TIFFIN, OHIO 44883
Event Date May 30, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries Body Part Trunk and other lower extremities
Event Type Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) Source of Injury Dies, molds, patterns
Secondary Source Cranes unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 326199 Inspection # 1752611
GPS Coordinates 41.14000, -83.18000

Incident Narrative

On May 30, 2024, an employee was using a mallet to remove hardened plastic from a mold that was suspended by a crane. A component of the plastic injection mold came loose and fell, striking the employee. They sustained a fractured leg and internal bleeding.

Incident Summary

On May 30, 2024, a worker at Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. in TIFFIN, OHIO suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with dies, molds, patterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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