Clinton Aluminum Distribution
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CLINTON, OHIO
| Employer | Clinton Aluminum Distribution | Report ID | 2015097089 |
| Address | 6270 Van Buren Rd. | City, State ZIP | CLINTON, OHIO 44216 |
| Event Date | September 25, 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 | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1096271 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.95000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee placing material on a cut-off (plate) saw was injured when the material caught his left pinky finger and pinched it between the housing of the saw and the material. The finger was surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2015, a worker at Clinton Aluminum Distribution in CLINTON, 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 sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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