ST. MARYS FOUNDRY, INC.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Fractures — SAINT MARYS, OHIO
| Employer | ST. MARYS FOUNDRY, INC. | Report ID | 2025010681 |
| Address | 405 E. SOUTH ST. | City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, OHIO 45885 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other multiple ear(s), facial locations |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Chains |
| Secondary Source | Cranes unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.54000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 21, 2025, an employee was standing in proximity to a crane operating with chains hanging but without a load. When the crane moved, tension was felt on the chain and then the tension released and the chain struck the employee in the face, causing fractures to their orbital bone and nose.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2025, a worker at ST. MARYS FOUNDRY, INC. in SAINT MARYS, OHIO suffered fractures to the other multiple ear(s), facial locations. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with chains identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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