Mid-West Forge Corporation
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. - Fractures - CLEVELAND, Ohio
| Employer | Mid-West Forge Corporation |
| Address | 17301 ST. CLAIR AVE. |
| City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, Ohio 44110 |
| Report ID | 2025010559 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 |
| Inspection # | 1798380 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.56597, -81.55895 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an overhead crane to lift a load of parts when the crane swung toward the employee and pinned him against the parts racks. He was hospitalized with a displaced bimalleolar fracture to his left leg and a closed fracture to his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2025, a worker at Mid-West Forge Corporation in CLEVELAND, Ohio suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 165 severe injury reports involving "Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | Flawless Steel Welding LLC. | DENVER, Colorado | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | TULSA, Oklahoma | Intracranial injuries with skull fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Cleveland-Cliffs Coatesville | COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Presrite Corporation | JEFFERSON, Ohio | Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Hosp. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | John Wood Group USA Inc. | ABILENE, Texas | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Hosp. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Omega Demolition Corp. | GRANITE CITY, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | ST. MARYS FOUNDRY, INC. | SAINT MARYS, Ohio | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | TMS International | NORFOLK, Nebraska | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.