WHIRLPOOL CORP.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FINDLAY, OHIO
| Employer | WHIRLPOOL CORP. | Report ID | 2016042830 |
| Address | 4901 N MAIN ST | City, State ZIP | FINDLAY, OHIO 45840 |
| Event Date | April 5, 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 | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335228 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.10000, -83.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about April 5, 2016, an employee was guiding a die in a press when he attempted to remove a scrap. His right middle finger was caught between the die and die stop, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2016, a worker at WHIRLPOOL CORP. in FINDLAY, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.
Context
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