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Pallet Distributor

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SUGARCREEK, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Pallet Distributor in SUGARCREEK, OHIO
Employer Pallet Distributor Report ID 2015096699
Address 10143 Copperhead Road NW City, State ZIP SUGARCREEK, OHIO 44681
Event Date September 14, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Hand(s) and finger(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 321920 Inspection # 1093675
GPS Coordinates 40.55000, -81.64000

Incident Narrative

On or about September 14, 2015 between 3:30 pm-4:00 pm, an employee operating a chop saw in the Cut Shop had their right hand amputated (four fingers and half of palm).

Incident Summary

On September 14, 2015, a worker at Pallet Distributor in SUGARCREEK, OHIO suffered amputations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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