MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATION
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATION | Report ID | 2020109364 |
| Address | 17301 ST. CLAIR AVE. | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44110 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.56000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was moving a conveyor when it fell over and smashed his left middle finger resulting in a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2020, a worker at MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATION in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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