Grimco Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Grimco Inc. | Report ID | 2015053209 |
| Address | 861 East Tallmadge | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44310 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | 1067666 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.10000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee received an amputation of the right hand while operating a mechanical power press.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2015, a worker at Grimco Inc. in AKRON, OHIO suffered amputations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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