Industrial Power Systems

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — ROSSFORD, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Industrial Power Systems in 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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