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Canton Drop Forge, INC.

Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — CANTON, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Canton Drop Forge, INC. in CANTON, OHIO
Employer Canton Drop Forge, INC. Report ID 2024076409
Address 4575 SOUTHWAY ST. SW City, State ZIP CANTON, OHIO 44706
Event Date July 15, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) Source of Injury Metal materials unspecified
Secondary Source Forging machinery
Industry (NAICS) 332111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.78000, -81.43000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working as a hammer forge helper in a crew of seven employees. As the hammer forge cycled, a piece of metal shot out from it and broke the employee's lower right leg.

Incident Summary

On July 15, 2024, a worker at Canton Drop Forge, INC. in CANTON, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with metal materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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