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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1448905.015 - Westerman Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Westerman Co.
225 Logan Thornville Road
Bremen, OH 43107
Mailing Address:
245 N Broad Street, Bremen, OH 43107
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332420/Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2019
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 12/17/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1521649 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on November 25, 2019, an employee was removing masking tape from a tank. The employee was working from the third rung down on an 8-foot stepladder, when the employee lost his balance and fell approximately five feet to the ground below. The employee sustained fractured ribs and vertebrae. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Ladder, Lost Balance, Rib, Stepladder, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1448905.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Painting and paint spraying machine operators |