Gasko Fabricated Products
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MEDINA, OHIO
| Employer | Gasko Fabricated Products | Report ID | 2015107819 |
| Address | 4049 Ridge Road | City, State ZIP | MEDINA, OHIO 44256 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | 1100825 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.16000, -81.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 20, 2015, an employee's left index finger got caught in a flywheel while setting up a mechanical power press. Her finger was amputated to the first knuckle. The flywheel was unguarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2015, a worker at Gasko Fabricated Products in MEDINA, 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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