RK Holdings, LLP
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Amputations involving bone loss — WAVERLY, OHIO
| Employer | RK Holdings, LLP | Report ID | 2024032039 |
| Address | 1205 West Second Street, Truman Bldg | City, State ZIP | WAVERLY, OHIO 45690 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Exterior vehicle and machine parts n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pallet jack riding | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | 1734038 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.11000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an electric pallet jack when a metal cover came down and crushed their hand, resulting in amputation of their right thumb.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2024, a worker at RK Holdings, LLP in WAVERLY, OHIO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with exterior vehicle and machine parts n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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