Sandvik Hyperion
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Sandvik Hyperion | Report ID | 2016098614 |
| Address | 6325 Huntley Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43229 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.09000, -83.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left Index finger was caught in a man door, amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2016, a worker at Sandvik Hyperion in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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