Tarkett, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tarkett, Inc. in 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.

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