Walor North America Inc.
Injured by object pushed or pulled by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Walor North America Inc. | Report ID | 2025077446 |
| Address | 2230 South 3rd Street | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object pushed or pulled by person | Source of Injury | Beams and rails metal |
| Secondary Source | Co-worker, supervisor current | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1845127 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were installing a transfer rail in a press. There were two employees holding the rail and the injured employee was at the end of the rail guiding the rail into the bracket. The task was done manually with no mechanical equipment. The employee had their finger at the end of the rail and went to make sure the rail was lined up while the other two employees pushed it into the bracket, causing their finger to become pinched between the rail and bracket. The employee's middle fingertip was amputated. Protective gloves were worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2025, a worker at Walor North America Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object pushed or pulled by person, with beams and rails metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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