J.H. Routh Packing Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | J.H. Routh Packing Co. | Report ID | 2015074672 |
| Address | 4413 W. Bogart Rd. | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | 1078235 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -82.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about July 15, 2015, an employee suffered an amputation of the left pinky tip when it was caught in a conveyor belt.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2015, a worker at J.H. Routh Packing Co. in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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