Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CHESHIRE, OHIO
| Employer | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation | Report ID | 2021109342 |
| Address | 5758 State Route 7 North | City, State ZIP | CHESHIRE, OHIO 45620 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -82.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the position of a preheater basket, which was on a hoist chain. The employee was guiding the basket when the chain was engaged to raise the load. The employee's right little finger was pulled between the chain and the load block, and the fingertip was amputated (without bone loss).
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2021, a worker at Ohio Valley Electric Corporation in CHESHIRE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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