Diamond Metals Distribution
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Diamond Metals Distribution | Report ID | 2016087129 |
| Address | 4635 W. 160th Street | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 |
| Event Date | August 2, 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 | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -81.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding on a machine. When he attempted to grab the metal part being worked on, his left ring finger was amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2016, a worker at Diamond Metals Distribution in CLEVELAND, 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 grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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