DeBra-Kuempel
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | DeBra-Kuempel | Report ID | 20231110352 |
| Address | 6743 Chestnut St. | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45227 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Furnaces, heaters |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.14000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a cast iron radiator so he could replace the thermostat. Support cups were holding the radiator in an elevated position. The radiator fell and amputated his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2023, a worker at DeBra-Kuempel in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with furnaces, heaters identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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