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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1454521.015 - Whirlpool Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Whirlpool Corporation
4901 N. Main St.
Findlay, OH 45840
Mailing Address:
4901 N. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 335228/Other Major Household Appliance Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 03/10/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1531136 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on January 2, 2020, an employee was working for a firm that manufactured major household appliances. He was an electrician. He was replacing a light bulb in the paint mixing room. The employee set up and climbed up on a fiberglass extension ladder. As the employee was unscrewing the bulb, the assembly fell into his hands. The employee lost his balance and fell backward. He suffered rib fractures. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Broken Bone, Electrical Work, Electrician, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Falling Object, Fracture, Ladder, Lighting, Lighting Fixture, Lost Balance, Maintenance, Rib, Work at Elevation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1454521.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |