Whirlpool Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — CLYDE, OHIO
| Employer | Whirlpool Corporation | Report ID | 2015033755 |
| Address | 119 birdseye street | City, State ZIP | CLYDE, OHIO 43410 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335224 | Inspection # | 1048571 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -82.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the second digit on the right hand while using handheld power tools.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2015, a worker at Whirlpool Corporation in CLYDE, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with handtools-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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