A. Schulman Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GENEVA, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at A. Schulman Inc. in 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.

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