Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels

Name: Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels at Presrite Corporation
Start: 2/9/2024

1 hospitalization · 2024021257 · 2/9/2024 · Presrite Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple internal chest locations
Nature of injury: Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels

Cause

Event: Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c.
Source: Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells
Secondary source: Cranes gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name: Presrite Corporation
Location: 322 South Cucumber Street, JEFFERSON, OHIO, 44047
NAICS: 332111
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was operating an overhead crane that was carrying a suspended magnet. The employee attempted to stop the magnet from striking a steel container when they got caught between the magnet and the container, resulting in a punctured lung, broken ribs, and a broken wrist.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown