R & J Cylinder & Machine Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — DOVER, OHIO
| Employer | R & J Cylinder & Machine Inc. | Report ID | 2016032045 |
| Address | 2155 Progress Street | City, State ZIP | DOVER, OHIO 44622 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333995 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.54000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart of chrome bundles, which were 2" x 12' long. The bundles shifted and pinched two fingers on his right hand. When he pulled his hand out, his fingertips were amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2016, a worker at R & J Cylinder & Machine Inc. in DOVER, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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