Ariel Corporation
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — MOUNT VERNON, OHIO
| Employer | Ariel Corporation | Report ID | 2024065081 |
| Address | 35 Blackjack Road | City, State ZIP | MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333912 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.35000, -82.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a part using an aerial lift and a ratchet. The lift rose and crushed his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2024, a worker at Ariel Corporation in MOUNT VERNON, OHIO suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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