CANAL FULTON, OHIO—
Lindsay Precast Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Lindsay Precast Inc., 6845 Erie Street NW, CANAL FULTON, OHIO 44614 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
On January 17, 2018, four employees were attempting to hand roll a metal combination part that was on the work floor. The part was approximately 184 inches long and approximately 650 pounds. The part was set down and crushed one employee's left-hand middle fingertip, resulting in an amputation.
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An employee was sliding a piece of wood under a mixing bucket when the bucket shifted, catching his right index finger and crushing it. This resulted in a medical amputation to his finger.
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An employee was punching holes in metal pole base plates using a piranha machine. A piece of metal flew into his left eye, injuring the side of his pupil. He was hospitalized for eye surgery. Eye protection was not being worn at the time of the incident.
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