Parker Hannifin Corporation
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — BOAZ, ALABAMA
| Employer | Parker Hannifin Corporation | Report ID | 2021054177 |
| Address | 301 Wagner Drive | City, State ZIP | BOAZ, ALABAMA 35957 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | 1535497 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.22000, -86.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A half-ton jib crane was being used to move a bundle of 1 3/8 inch hex bars into a storage rack. The material rolled, and an employee's right middle and ring fingers were caught between the bars. Both fingertips were amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2021, a worker at Parker Hannifin Corporation in BOAZ, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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