George J Igel and Co., Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | George J Igel and Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2017087379 |
| Address | E. Livingston Ave. & Parsons Ave | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -82.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While preparing to change a drill bit on a drilling machine, the Kelly bar moved resulting in amputation of the employee's right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2017, a worker at George J Igel and Co., Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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