MPS Manufacturing Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO
| Employer | MPS Manufacturing Co. | Report ID | 2016065750 |
| Address | 326 Pearl Street NE | City, State ZIP | NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO 44663 |
| Event Date | June 27, 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 | Product assembly machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1159760 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.49000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a part on an assembly machine and amputated her right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2016, a worker at MPS Manufacturing Co. in NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with product assembly machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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