The Beckman & Gast Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT HENRY, OHIO
| Employer | The Beckman & Gast Co. | Report ID | 2016065429 |
| Address | 282 W. Kremer Hoying Rd. | City, State ZIP | SAINT HENRY, OHIO 45883 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311421 | Inspection # | 1157675 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.42000, -84.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about June 18, 2016, an employee was attempting to fluff green beans through a green bean cutter when the employee's hand went into the cutter, amputating the left middle finger to the first joint.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2016, a worker at The Beckman & Gast Co. in SAINT HENRY, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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