Wardjet, Inc
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Amputations — TALLMADGE, OHIO
| Employer | Wardjet, Inc | Report ID | 2019065828 |
| Address | 180 South Ave. | City, State ZIP | TALLMADGE, OHIO 44278 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -81.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were adjusting the placement of a 500-pound steel beam on a truck. The beam rolled over onto the employee's hand, crushing and amputating his left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2019, a worker at Wardjet, Inc in TALLMADGE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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