ERNST CONCRETE
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations involving bone loss — WEST CHESTER, OHIO
| Employer | ERNST CONCRETE | Report ID | 2024054335 |
| Address | 6603 Burlington Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST CHESTER, OHIO 45069 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Cement and concrete mixer trucks |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 | Inspection # | 1749758 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.30000, -84.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee scraped grease off the roller and was applying new grease when their left glove got caught between the roller and drum on a concrete truck, resulting in amputation of the little finger.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2024, a worker at ERNST CONCRETE in WEST CHESTER, OHIO suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with cement and concrete mixer trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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