DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-06-08DeltaOhNorth Star Bluescope Steel, LLCBODY SYSTEMSExposure to environmental heat
On June 8, 2021, after operating a remote-control overhead crane in a steel-making plant, an employee became ill, suffering from leg cramps. The employee was hospitalized, suffering from possible heat stress.
2021-01-23DeltaOhSchiltz Cranes, Inc.Multiple body partsStruck by falling object or equipment
Two employees were removing a sheave cover on a 310-ton crane in order to reeve the hook block. The hook block was located on stands 7-8 feet above the ground. One employee was removing a sheave cover from above while the other was removing bolts from below. The employee below was struck by the sheave cover and sustained fractured vertebrae, a fractured right ankle, an injury to the ACL and patella on the left knee, as well as a dislocated hip.
2020-04-20DeltaOhioNorth Star Bluescope Steel, LLCFoot (feet)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was cutting scrap material with a torch when the material shifted and struck the employee's right foot. The employee sustained a right foot laceration and fracture.
2020-03-04DeltaOhioAWL Transport, Inc.HeartOverexertion and bodily reaction
An employee removed the tarp from a load on her truck, suffered a heart attack, and was hospitalized.
2020-01-16DeltaOhioFulton County Processing, LTD.Fingertip(s)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
An employee was measuring a steel coil as it traveled down a roller conveyor when the employee's left index finger was pinched between the steel coil and the roller on the conveyor, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
2019-06-15DeltaColoradoDillon Companies, LLCKnee(s)Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
An employee was at a register when she tripped over a shopping hand basket on the floor, falling to the floor and fracturing her left knee.
2019-03-18DeltaColoradoWalmart Knee(s) and leg(s)Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
An employee was unloading a tractor trailer, standing in the back with the door open. The trailer stopped and moved forward to realign; the employee fell out, suffering a dislocated tibia and a broken knee.
2018-08-08DeltaColoradoWILLOW TREE CARE CENTER, INC.Hip(s)Fall on same level, n.e.c.
An employee was making a patient's bed when the employee's knee gave out. The employee fell to the floor and suffered a broken right hip, requiring hospitalization.
2017-09-20DeltaPennsylvaniaFortress Steel Services, IncorporatedAnkle(s) and leg(s)Other fall to lower level
An employee fell from the second step of a stair set he was assembling, sustaining two broken ankles and a broken tibia.
2017-04-10DeltaColoradoDelta Building CenterFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was removing cut lumber from a conveyor chain when their right pinky finger was caught between the sprocket and chain resulting in a partial amputation and hospitalization.
2016-09-14DeltaOhioFulton Mill ServicesNonclassifiableContact with hot objects or substances
On or about September 14, 2016, an employee shut down his drop ball crane and exited the cab when he heard a noise from the engine compartment. As he inspected the engine, the coolant line broke/displaced, spraying hot fluid on him. He suffered burns, requiring hospitalization.
2016-09-13DeltaPennsylvaniaChicago Bridge and IronFingertip(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
An employee was sliding an industrial ladder off a truck when his left pinky finger was caught between the end of the ladder and his steel-tip boot, amputating his fingertip.
2016-08-04DeltaOhioFulton County ProcessingFoot (feet)Struck by falling object or equipment
An employee was trapped under a coil of steel that fell on the employee's foot resulting in the amputation of his foot.
2016-02-17DeltaOhioJOB 1 USAFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
On February 17, 2016, an employee was exiting a scissor lift when his finger became caught in a cable attached to a locking pin. The locking pin is used to hold a top rail into place at the end of the scissor lift. The employee's right ring finger was amputated down to the second knuckle.
2016-02-01DeltaOhioGLENN HUNTER & ASSOCIATES INC.Foot (feet)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
On February 1, 2016, an employee was performing maintenance on a crushing machine when the rotary blow bars spun and pinched the employee's foot. The employee was hospitalized with broken foot bones.
2015-07-29DeltaPennsylvaniaExelon Generation LLCFingertip(s)Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee working South of Delta cooling tower was removing a 380 lb. stuffing box from packaging using a grove crane. The crane was not involved. As the employee was moving the stuffing box on the skid he pinched his left pinky between the box and the shipping crate amputating his left pinky tip.
2015-07-29DeltaColoradoUS Forrest ServiceBack, including spine, spinal cordOverexertion in lifting-single episode
An employee was working on a wildlife habitat improvement project. While lifting a rock, he twisted and injured his back, requiring hospitalization.