Printgraphics LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — VANDALIA, OHIO
| Employer | Printgraphics LLC | Report ID | 2016010267 |
| Address | 1170 Industrial Park Dr. | City, State ZIP | VANDALIA, OHIO 45377 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 | Inspection # | 1118670 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.87000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the clutch on a press when the press began running, amputating his right-hand ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2016, a worker at Printgraphics LLC in VANDALIA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with presses-printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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