Accurate Metal Sawing Service Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MENTOR, OHIO
| Employer | Accurate Metal Sawing Service Co. | Report ID | 2016076003 |
| Address | 8989 Tyler Blvd. | City, State ZIP | MENTOR, OHIO 44060 |
| Event Date | July 5, 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 | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1163360 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -81.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running a band saw in automatic mode when the clamp closed on his thumb tip as he attempted to grab a part. When he pulled his thumb tip out, the skin and nail were amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2016, a worker at Accurate Metal Sawing Service Co. in MENTOR, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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