SHOOK CONSTRUCTION CO.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — INDEPENDENCE, OHIO
| Employer | SHOOK CONSTRUCTION CO. | Report ID | 2019021850 |
| Address | 7000 GRANGER ROAD | City, State ZIP | INDEPENDENCE, OHIO 44131 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -81.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to transfer lumber from a bundle on a forklift into the bed of a truck. The lumber was frozen together, and another employee began to tap it with a hammer. The wood began to slide, and the first employee's hand was caught between the falling wood and a stack of wood. The employee's right ring fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2019, a worker at SHOOK CONSTRUCTION CO. in INDEPENDENCE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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