UGN Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — MONROE, OHIO
| Employer | UGN Inc. | Report ID | 2015119033 |
| Address | 201 Exploration Drive | City, State ZIP | MONROE, OHIO 45050 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.44000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the tips of the right middle and ring fingers when a metal plate fell onto his fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2015, a worker at UGN Inc. in MONROE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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