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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 2018043958 · 4/24/2018 · American Excelsior Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
American Excelsior Company
Location
180 Cleveland Rd., NORWALK, OHIO, 44857
NAICS
326150
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On April 24, 2018, an employee was attempting to unjam a blanket machine when another employee operated the machine, which then lowered a metal bar on the first employee's arm. The employee's arm was crushed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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