Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Amputations
Final narrative
An employee was pouring molten lead into molds. When lead solidifies, the lead is removed from the mold using an eye bolt and chain attached to a bolt that is poured into the lead cylinder. The employee attempted to lift the lead cylinder from the mold, but the mold was stuck to the lead. The employee attempted to clean the surface of the floor underneath the mold using his hand while the mold and lead cylinder were suspended in the air. The mold released from the lead cylinder and struck him in the right thumb, amputating the thumb behind the thumb nail.
An employee was tossing a damaged toilet into a compactor. The toilet bounced off the compactor and lacerated the employee's right wrist, cutting an artery and tendon.
An employee was operating a hydraulic jack to bend a frame when the jack came loose and struck the employee. They were hospitalized for a spleen injury.
A truck had been towed into the shop with a flat tire and a blown airbag. An employee checked the tire for damage and was airing the tire. The employee was installing the valve core when the bead slipped off the rim. Air escaped, and the aluminum wheel struck the employee's head and face. The employee became unresponsive and was bleeding.
On December 14, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., three employees were inspecting milling machines for startup. A few of the sleeves on the mill drum needed to be changed out. The injured employee was trying to input a sleeve on the mill drum using a hammer. The hammer hit the edge of the drum, which caused a metal piece to splinter off and strike the employee's cheek just below the left eye. The metal splinter embedded in the back of their eye socket, resulting in pain, swelling, and bleeding that required hospitalization.
An employee was pushing a line of carts into a vestibule when the door cable snapped and struck his right ankle. The employee suffered a fracture that required surgery and hospitalization.