Bekaert Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ORRVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Bekaert Corporation | Report ID | 2016021094 |
| Address | 510 Collins Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ORRVILLE, OHIO 44667 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331221 | Inspection # | 1124595 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.86000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just completed ripping a piece of wood stock when he changed the process and began to shave it. While in the process of shaving the wood block it kicked forward causing the employee's hand to move forward into the rotating blade. The employee sustained an amputation injury to the tip of his right thumb.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2016, a worker at Bekaert Corporation in ORRVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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