Worthington Cylinder Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WESTERVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Worthington Cylinder Corporation | Report ID | 2022032289 |
| Address | 333 Maxtown Road | City, State ZIP | WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43082 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | 1584341 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -82.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 6:15 a.m. on March 14, 2022, an employee was trying to retrieve a fallen propane tank on a production line when her right middle finger was caught by the tank and the clamp that advanced the tanks. The finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2022, a worker at Worthington Cylinder Corporation in WESTERVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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