Conn-Weld Industries, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — PRINCETON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Conn-Weld Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2019021926 |
| Address | 315 Wabash Road | City, State ZIP | PRINCETON, WEST VIRGINIA 24740 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333131 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.35000, -81.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 21, 2019, an employee was using a chain hoist to lift a mechanism housing. The housing broke free of its eye bolt and landed on the employee's left foot, amputating the big toe.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2019, a worker at Conn-Weld Industries, Inc. in PRINCETON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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