Gap Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Abrasions, scratches — 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.
Context
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