Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co. | Report ID | 2015074348 |
| Address | 2739 Cory Ave. | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44314 |
| Event Date | July 6, 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 | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327110 | Inspection # | 1078147 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.02000, -81.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While attempting to remove a part from the mold of a ceramic press, an employee sustained an amputation of the left middle and ring fingers.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2015, a worker at Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co. in AKRON, 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 presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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