BELLEVUE, OHIO—
American Baler Company
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at American Baler Company, 800 East Center Street, BELLEVUE, OHIO 44811 on — Crushing injuries, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
At about 6:25 a.m. on June 1, 2023, an employee was welding the door frame of a recycling baler. An overhead gantry crane was being used to move the frame into place, with the latch of the baler attached to the crane. The latch fell and crushed the employee's left thumb against the door frame.
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