WERK-BRAU CO., INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — FINDLAY, OHIO
| Employer | WERK-BRAU CO., INC. | Report ID | 2018077534 |
| Address | 2800 FOSTORIA AVE. | City, State ZIP | FINDLAY, OHIO 45839 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Benches, workbenches, saw horses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.06000, -83.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was building an excavator bucket when the 130-pound bucket slid off the work bench and landed on his foot, amputating a portion of his right little toe.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2018, a worker at WERK-BRAU CO., INC. in FINDLAY, OHIO suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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