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