OBERLIN COLLEGE
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — OBERLIN, OHIO
| Employer | OBERLIN COLLEGE | Report ID | 2016098469 |
| Address | 64 East College Street | City, State ZIP | OBERLIN, OHIO 44074 |
| Event Date | September 7, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -82.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 7, 2016, at approximately 12:05 p.m., an employee was lifting a manhole lid when it slipped and pinched his finger between the cover and manhole opening, amputating his right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 7, 2016, a worker at OBERLIN COLLEGE in OBERLIN, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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