Majestic Steel USA Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO
| Employer | Majestic Steel USA Inc | Report ID | 2016032372 |
| Address | 5300 Majestic Parkway | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO 44146 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1134651 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an up-cut saw. As he was putting a piece of wood in the saw, his left foot stepped on the foot pedal and cycled the machine. The saw blade amputated his right ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2016, a worker at Majestic Steel USA Inc in BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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