ELYRIA, OHIO—
ELYRIA FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at ELYRIA FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC, 120 FILBERT ST., ELYRIA, OHIO 44036 on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
On April 8, 2022, at approximately 5:11 PM, an employee was installing chains around a mold. The chains were connected to an overhead crane. As the crane operator began moving the mold the employee was caught between the mold and a fixed object resulting in a broken left hip.
More severe injuries at ELYRIA FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC
ELYRIA, OHIO—
ELYRIA FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC
On March 2, 2023, an employee was using a hoist to lower a 700-pound casting onto a work surface. The employee's left hand was on the work surface when the casting lowered onto their thumb, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
ELYRIA, OHIO—
ELYRIA FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC
On June 3, 2022, an employee was using an air hoist to reposition a 1,900-pound iron casting in the cleaning room. The casting fell off the hoist and landed approximately 1 foot below on the employee's feet resulting in broken bones in both feet.
ELYRIA, OHIO—
ELYRIA FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC
An employee was mounting/installing a motor into place when the motor shifted and his finger became pinched between the motor and the wall of the machine. He broke his left index finger.
ELYRIA, OHIO—
ELYRIA FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC
On December 2, 2016, an employee was using a hoist to move a 945-pound casting into a paint booth when the casting fell from the hoist and onto the employee's left foot, amputating all toes.
ELYRIA, OHIO—
Elyria Foundry Company LLC
On January 31, 2016, an employee was hospitalized with a fractured tibia after falling into a pit in the foundry.
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