BAERLOCHER PRODUCTION USA, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | BAERLOCHER PRODUCTION USA, LLC | Report ID | 2020076797 |
| Address | 5890 HIGHLAND RIDGE | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45232 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325188 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.19000, -84.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a portable fan when their fingers were contacted by the blades resulting in amputation of the ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2020, a worker at BAERLOCHER PRODUCTION USA, LLC in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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