Anchor Hocking

Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running — Multiple surface and flesh wounds — LANCASTER, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Anchor Hocking in LANCASTER, OHIO
Employer Anchor Hocking Report ID 2024098662
Address 594 N. Pierce Ave. City, State ZIP LANCASTER, OHIO 43130
Event Date September 17, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple surface and flesh wounds Body Part Forehead, temple(s)
Event Type Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running Source of Injury Parts and materials unspecified
Secondary Source Kilns
Industry (NAICS) 327213 Inspection # 1776873
GPS Coordinates 39.72000, -82.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a weld to free part of a lehr tunnel for removal. One of the zones of the tunnel shifted and struck the employee's head, causing a contusion and a forehead laceration.

Incident Summary

On September 17, 2024, a worker at Anchor Hocking in LANCASTER, OHIO suffered multiple surface and flesh wounds to the forehead, temple(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running, with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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