DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2020-07-22McconnelsvilleOhioGEORGE J. IGEL & COMPANY, INC.Fingertip(s)Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
A road project was utilizing two excavator mounted drilling attachments, which have telescoping Kelly bars to make the drill bit go down into the ground. Two mechanics came out to inspect the Kelly bars. The injured mechanic was facing the excavator operator and signaled the operator to raise the boom, but the Kelly bar raised/collapsed instead. The injured mechanic’s right hand slipped into the inner and outer Kelly bars of the drill and the first, middle, and ring fingers were injured. The top
2016-10-11McconnelsvilleOhioMiba Bearings LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was troubleshooting a machine. The hydraulic clamps were not functioning properly. When the employee placed his hand on the side of the heater, the clamp closed, pinching and amputating his left middle finger.
2016-03-18McconnelsvilleOhioMiba Sinter USA, LLCFingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
A worker troubleshooting a hydraulic press cycled the machine while another employee's finger was inside the lower cylinder. The injured employee's fingertip was partially amputated.
2015-02-12McconnelsvilleOhioU.S. Postal ServiceAnkle(s)Fall on same level
On or about February 12, 2015, an employee was walking to his/her vehicle and fell, resulting in a fractured ankle.