Gap Inc

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Abrasions, scratches — GROVEPORT, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gap Inc in GROVEPORT, OHIO
Employer Gap Inc Report ID 2019043875
Address 6001 Green Pointe Drive City, State ZIP GROVEPORT, OHIO 43125
Event Date April 16, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Abrasions, scratches Body Part Hand(s) and finger(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Conveyors-belt
Industry (NAICS) 493190 Inspection # 1396221
GPS Coordinates 39.84000, -82.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee's right hand and four fingers were caught between a tracking roller and conveyor belt, causing abrasions and burns to the knuckles and the back of the right hand.

Incident Summary

On April 16, 2019, a worker at Gap Inc in GROVEPORT, OHIO suffered abrasions, scratches to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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