Industrial Power Systems
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ROSSFORD, OHIO
| Employer | Industrial Power Systems | Report ID | 2023087537 |
| Address | 129 Dixie Highway | City, State ZIP | ROSSFORD, OHIO 43460 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1692473 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.61000, -83.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 17, 2023, an employee was transporting a 5-ton spreader bar with a forklift. While lowering the beam, it rotated and became hung up on a different beam. The employee got off the forklift and pushed the left end web of the bar. The loading strap came off the forklift fork, causing the beam to drop to the ground. His left hand was caught under the beam and his fingertips were amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2023, a worker at Industrial Power Systems in ROSSFORD, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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