Weaver Brothers, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — VERSAILLES, OHIO
| Employer | Weaver Brothers, Inc. | Report ID | 20221110449 |
| Address | 10638 St. Rt. 47 | City, State ZIP | VERSAILLES, OHIO 45380 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112310 | Inspection # | 1638948 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.22000, -84.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a manure belt when his finger was pinched between the pulley and scraper cable, resulting in an amputation of the right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2022, a worker at Weaver Brothers, Inc. in VERSAILLES, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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