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Quantum Metals

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LEBANON, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Quantum Metals in LEBANON, OHIO
Employer Quantum Metals Report ID 2015031509
Address 3675 Taft Dr. City, State ZIP LEBANON, OHIO 45036
Event Date March 27, 2015 Outcome 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 Grinders, abraders
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # 1052270
GPS Coordinates 39.42000, -84.18000

Incident Narrative

An employee at Quantum Metals in Lebanon, Ohio, was using an industrial belt sander when his finger got caught in the machine. His right ring finger was amputated from the first segment down to the first joint, and his right middle finger was amputated just below the nail.

Incident Summary

On March 27, 2015, a worker at Quantum Metals in LEBANON, 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 grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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