LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MENTOR, OHIO
| Employer | LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO. | Report ID | 2017043504 |
| Address | 6500 HEISLEY ROAD | City, State ZIP | MENTOR, OHIO 44060 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Secondary Source | Fasteners, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -81.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a metal stabilizing ring on a cardboard drum when his left pinky finger was pinched between the stabilizing ring and the drum, partially amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2017, a worker at LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO. in MENTOR, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.
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