Summit Tool Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Summit Tool Co. | Report ID | 2016054123 |
| Address | 768 E. North St. | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44305 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332212 | Inspection # | 1148714 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.08000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was showing a coworker how to operate a forging press and was pointing toward the machine's operations. To get a better view, the coworker leaned forward and accidentally made contact with the foot pedal, actuating the press. The employee's right index finger was amputated by the machine.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2016, a worker at Summit Tool Co. in AKRON, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 718 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. injuries.
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