KOMAR INDUSTRIES
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — GROVEPORT, OHIO
| Employer | KOMAR INDUSTRIES | Report ID | 2017076520 |
| Address | 4425 MARKETING PLACE | City, State ZIP | GROVEPORT, OHIO 43125 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333319 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.88000, -82.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to adjust a chain that was being used to hoist a load when the employee's left thumb tip was pinched and partially amputated between the chain and the piece of equipment.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2017, a worker at KOMAR INDUSTRIES in GROVEPORT, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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