Rheinmetall
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — SAINT MARYS, OHIO
| Employer | Rheinmetall | Report ID | 2025032274 |
| Address | 1115 S. Wayne Street | City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, OHIO 45885 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Rollers, cylinders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326291 | Inspection # | 1812049 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.52000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 10:05 a.m. on March 10, 2025, an employee was working at the loading side of a mix conveyor when his right wrist was caught in a pinch point between the conveyor and a roller. He suffered laceration and fracture injuries to the wrist and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2025, a worker at Rheinmetall in SAINT MARYS, OHIO suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with conveyors unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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