Michels Corporation
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — WATERVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Michels Corporation | Report ID | 2018065867 |
| Address | Cross street of Neowash Road and South River Road | City, State ZIP | WATERVILLE, OHIO 43566 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -83.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a drill stem from a drill stem rack and his right middle finger was caught in a pinch point created by the drill stem and a caliper resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2018, a worker at Michels Corporation in WATERVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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