SUNFIELD, INC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HEBRON, OHIO
| Employer | SUNFIELD, INC | Report ID | 2016021528 |
| Address | 116 Enterprise Drive | City, State ZIP | HEBRON, OHIO 43025 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336370 | Inspection # | 1128049 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -82.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After stopping a press line, an employee walked between the press brake light curtain. The press then cycled and the dye post came down, hitting the employee's right arm. His right forearm and hand were amputated, and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2016, a worker at SUNFIELD, INC in HEBRON, OHIO suffered amputations to the forearm(s). 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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