Quality Castings Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — 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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