Oak Chips Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — WAVERLY, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Oak Chips Inc. in WAVERLY, OHIO
Employer Oak Chips Inc. Report ID 2016065455
Address 306 West North Street City, State ZIP WAVERLY, OHIO 45690
Event Date June 20, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Band saws
Industry (NAICS) 321211 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.12000, -82.98000

Incident Narrative

An employee had changed the blade on a band saw and was manually spinning the wheel when his finger was caught between the blade and the wheel. His left middle finger broke, and his left cheek and right palm were lacerated.

Incident Summary

On June 20, 2016, a worker at Oak Chips Inc. in WAVERLY, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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