Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at KoneCranes, Inc., 4401 Gateway Blvd., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45502
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was removing metal bar stock from cantilever racking using an overhead crane. The metal bar stock dropped onto the employee's right middle finger causing an amputation.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedBars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
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An employee was preparing to remove a hook/bottom block from an under-the-hook lifting device when the crane hook latch partially amputated the employee's right thumb.
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