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Wilcon Winsupply Co.

Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — DAYTON, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Wilcon Winsupply Co. in DAYTON, OHIO
Employer Wilcon Winsupply Co. Report ID 2022021707
Address 721 Springfield Street City, State ZIP DAYTON, OHIO 45403
Event Date February 23, 2022 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker Source of Injury Valves, nozzles
Secondary Source Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Industry (NAICS) 531312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.77000, -84.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee was in a scissor lift, removing a valve connected to a steel utility pipe. The valve came down and crushed his left middle finger against the guardrail of the scissor lift. The fingertip was amputated.

Incident Summary

On February 23, 2022, a worker at Wilcon Winsupply Co. in DAYTON, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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