Tarkett, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Tarkett, Inc. | Report ID | 2016032692 |
| Address | 16035 Industrial Pkwy. | City, State ZIP | MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO 44062 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1138344 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -81.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fractured two fingers on the right hand when his hand was caught between two molds while operating a mold press.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2016, a worker at Tarkett, Inc. in MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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