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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2022076272 · 7/18/2022 · J.T. Ryerson & Sons

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Metal plates, metal panels
Secondary source
Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells

Employer

Name
J.T. Ryerson & Sons
Location
555 N Yearling Road, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43213
NAICS
332999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was grinding slag from the underside of a 2-inch-thick steel plate. The electromagnet holding the plate became deenergized and released the plate, which fell onto the employee's hand, wrist, and arm, causing multiple fractures.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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