Primemetals Technologies
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CORTLAND, OHIO
| Employer | Primemetals Technologies | Report ID | 20161211675 |
| Address | 3650 Warren Meadville Road | City, State ZIP | CORTLAND, OHIO 44410 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Secondary Source | Parts and materials, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1198540 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.31000, -80.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left index finger was caught between a chain and a 1,500-pound part that was being lifted by an overhead crane, partially amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2016, a worker at Primemetals Technologies in CORTLAND, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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