Oak Chips Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — 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.
Context
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