PSC Crane & Rigging
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Amputations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | PSC Crane & Rigging | Report ID | 2021097928 |
| Address | 11301 Mosteller Rd | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45241 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.27000, -84.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a conveyor system for disposal. Two of the conveyor legs were on skates while the other two were being jacked up. Two of the conveyor's legs buckled and fell, causing the employee's right hand to become caught between the jack handles and the bottom of the conveyor panel. The tip of the employee's right ring finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2021, a worker at PSC Crane & Rigging in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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