FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Fractures — AVON LAKE, OHIO
| Employer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT | Report ID | 2020065606 |
| Address | 650 MILLER ROAD | City, State ZIP | AVON LAKE, OHIO 44012 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336112 | Inspection # | 1480758 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -82.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a trim side winder line and was attempting to secure two tether brackets using a secure gun. The employee was using the secure gun while holding the bracket when the bracket spun and struck the breakaway gloves, causing them to break but still catch the employee's finger and cause a compound fracture to the finger.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2020, a worker at FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT in AVON LAKE, OHIO suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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