CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION | Report ID | 2020043847 |
| Address | 9500 Euclid Ave | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44195 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Medical machinery and equipment, except x-ray |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.50000, -81.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a surgical laser machine to a different location when the fingers of his right hand were caught and crushed between the machine and a door frame, resulting in the surgical amputation of his right small fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2020, a worker at CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with medical machinery and equipment, except x-ray identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 207 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker injuries.
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