Viking Paper Corporation
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | Viking Paper Corporation | Report ID | 2025043813 |
| Address | 5148 Stickney Ave. | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43612 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rollers, cylinders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1821031 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.71000, -83.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 23, 2025, an employee was assisting co-workers with a paper changeover on the corrugator when the machine started and the injured employee's foot was pulled between the tension rollers. The employee was hospitalized for crush injuries to the left foot and ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2025, a worker at Viking Paper Corporation in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with paper production machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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