Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CLEVES, OHIO
| Employer | Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling, Inc. | Report ID | 2015096437 |
| Address | 8379 Harrison Pike | City, State ZIP | CLEVES, OHIO 45002 |
| Event Date | September 3, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | 1093658 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.22000, -84.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee using a power shear amputated a digit on his left index finger when his finger got caught between the shear blades.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2015, a worker at Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling, Inc. in CLEVES, 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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