CHASE BRASS & COPPER CO.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MONTPELIER, OHIO
| Employer | CHASE BRASS & COPPER CO. | Report ID | 2016021221 |
| Address | 14212 CO. RD. M-50 | City, State ZIP | MONTPELIER, OHIO 43543 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331421 | Inspection # | 1125870 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.58000, -84.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 9, 2016, an employee was attempting to trip the proximity sensor on the finishing line when the clamp activated, amputating the employee's left thumb distal to the first joint.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2016, a worker at CHASE BRASS & COPPER CO. in MONTPELIER, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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