A. Schulman Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GENEVA, OHIO
| Employer | A. Schulman Inc. | Report ID | 2015129438 |
| Address | 110 North Eagle Street | City, State ZIP | GENEVA, OHIO 44041 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1113471 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.80000, -80.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 13, 2015, a portable rack fell on an employee's left-hand little finger as the employee attempted to move it, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2015, a worker at A. Schulman Inc. in GENEVA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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