Quality Castings Co.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — ORRVILLE, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Quality Castings Co. in ORRVILLE, OHIO
Employer Quality Castings Co. Report ID 20221210809
Address 1200 N. MAIN STREET City, State ZIP ORRVILLE, OHIO 44667
Event Date December 13, 2022 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker Source of Injury Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 331511 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.85000, -81.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a chipping gun to open the hole on the castings of a part. The chipper gun became stuck in the hole and his finger was crushed between the casting and the blade, resulting in amputation.

Incident Summary

On December 13, 2022, a worker at Quality Castings Co. in ORRVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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