Carpenter Metal Solutions
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — ALLIANCE, OHIO
| Employer | Carpenter Metal Solutions | Report ID | 2025010909 |
| Address | 803 South Mahoning Avenue | City, State ZIP | ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601 |
| Event Date | January 28, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Scrap metal |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats except confined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.91000, -81.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened a roll-off container while standing behind the box. Scrap metal fell out of the door and landed on their left leg, causing a fracture just above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 28, 2025, a worker at Carpenter Metal Solutions in ALLIANCE, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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