JACKSON, OHIO—
OSCO Industries Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances · Thermal burns degree unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at OSCO Industries Inc., 109 ATHENS STREET, JACKSON, OHIO 45640 on — Thermal burns degree unspecified, affecting the Trunk unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was using a fork truck to move a tub containing molten iron that had been drained from the cupula. The tub tipped over and the molten metal came in contact with water. This caused the molten iron to splash back and burn the employee's upper torso.
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NEW BOSTON, OHIO—
OSCO Industries Inc.
An employee was releasing slag from a spout on a pot when it became clogged. Molten iron spewed out, causing burns to the employee's right side of the stomach. The employee was hospitalized.
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OSCO Industries Inc.
An employee was realigning the drive arm of molding machine. As he lifted the arm, it began to move, crushing the employee's left arm between the machine and a beam. The employee required surgery.
NEW BOSTON, OHIO—
OSCO Industries Inc.
An employee was getting ready to switch out a motor on a piece of foundry equipment. The motor shifted, crushing the employee's left ring finger against its metal frame and causing a partial amputation to the finger.
NEW BOSTON, OHIO—
OSCO Industries, Inc.
On May 30, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. an employee was working from an elevated table to remove a metal casting. While removing the metal casting, the employee felt light headed and was hospitalized for heat-related illness.
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