GLOBAL BODY & EQUIPMENT CO.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WOOSTER, OHIO
| Employer | GLOBAL BODY & EQUIPMENT CO. | Report ID | 2015096942 |
| Address | 2061 SYLVAN RD. | City, State ZIP | WOOSTER, OHIO 44691 |
| Event Date | September 21, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | 1096785 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -81.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee amputated the right middle finger while operating the brake press.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2015, a worker at GLOBAL BODY & EQUIPMENT CO. in WOOSTER, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
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