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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016098859 · 9/19/2016 · ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS CO.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Nonclassifiable
Secondary source
Cranes, unspecified

Employer

Name
ELLWOOD ENGINEERED CASTINGS CO.
Location
7158 HUBBARD-MASURY ROAD, HUBBARD, OHIO, 44425
NAICS
331511
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A crane operator was lowering material and an employee went to remove the hook from the material when the crane moved, causing the chain to tighten and pinch the employee's right index finger between the hook and material. The employee's fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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