MUNROE INC.
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Amputations involving bone loss — STRUTHERS, OHIO
| Employer | MUNROE INC. | Report ID | 2024021360 |
| Address | 25 UNION ST. | City, State ZIP | STRUTHERS, OHIO 44450 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, tubes metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.06000, -80.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was wedging and moving metal tubes when they noticed a wedge was slipping. They attempted to grab the wedge when their right hand got caught between two tubes, resulting in an amputation of the ring finger.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2024, a worker at MUNROE INC. in STRUTHERS, OHIO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with pipes, tubes metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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