LEWCO INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | LEWCO INC. | Report ID | 2016021149 |
| Address | 706 LANE STREET | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2016 | 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) | 333922 | Inspection # | 1125161 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -82.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 9, 2016, an employee's left thumb was amputated to the first joint while the employee was operating a brake press to bend steel.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2016, a worker at LEWCO INC. in SANDUSKY, 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
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