# Crushing injuries at CENTREX PLASTICS, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2020054711` · 5/21/2020 · FINDLAY, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Elbow(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Crushing injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Plastic injection molding machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** CENTREX PLASTICS, LLC
- **Location:** 814 W. LIMA ST., FINDLAY, OHIO, 45840
- **NAICS:** 326199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were troubleshooting air actuation issues at a plastic injection molding press. One employee activated the press while the second employee was inside the press. The pin inside the press then struck the second employee's right arm, crushing the right elbow. The employee was hospitalized.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*