Superior Roll Forming Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — VALLEY CITY, OHIO
| Employer | Superior Roll Forming Inc. | Report ID | 2015020665 |
| Address | 5535 Wegman | City, State ZIP | VALLEY CITY, OHIO 44280 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332114 | Inspection # | 1043604 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -81.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employer reported an amputation that occurred on 1-21-2015 at approximately 3:00pm. The employee was working on a coil end welding machine when his left index finger was caught in a hydraulic clamp.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2015, a worker at Superior Roll Forming Inc. in VALLEY CITY, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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