Ohio Carbon Industries
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ELYRIA, OHIO
| Employer | Ohio Carbon Industries | Report ID | 2016087380 |
| Address | 443 Oberlin Rd. | City, State ZIP | ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 |
| Event Date | August 8, 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 | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335991 | Inspection # | 1169704 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.37000, -82.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about August 8, 2016, an employee attempted to wipe away dust near the pinch point on a press machine. The press came down and amputated the employee's right thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2016, a worker at Ohio Carbon Industries in ELYRIA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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