The Dyson Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PAINESVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | The Dyson Corporation | Report ID | 2015020731 |
| Address | 53 Freedom Road | City, State ZIP | PAINESVILLE, OHIO 44077 |
| Event Date | February 24, 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 | Threading and tapping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | 1043996 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.72000, -81.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a t6 roll-threading machine. He placed a bar into the machine; the machine cycled and caught his hand between the bar and the machine. His right middle finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2015, a worker at The Dyson Corporation in PAINESVILLE, 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 threading and tapping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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