SUPERIOR FORGE & STEEL CORP.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | SUPERIOR FORGE & STEEL CORP. | Report ID | 2021098203 |
| Address | 1820 MCCLAIN RD. | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45804 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -84.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 23, 2021, an employee was assisting a co-worker with removing slings from a die when the crane holding the sling moved, causing the sling to swing toward the employee. The employee reached for the sling and his left thumb was caught between the sling and the die, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2021, a worker at SUPERIOR FORGE & STEEL CORP. in LIMA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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